Indian Village Directory

Murkhala Village

Murkhala is an inhabited village in Gadchiroli Taluka of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 539118, the Census 2011 record lists 1,691 people in 446 households and the reported area is 388.48 hectares. The local references include Gadchiroli CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gadchiroli at about 6 km.

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Quick answer: Murkhala is a village in Gadchiroli Taluka, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 539118 and 1,691 people in 446 households.
Village Code539118
Population1,691
Households446
Area388.48 hectares
Nearest TownGadchiroli

Key Village Facts

Village
Murkhala
Census Village Code
539118
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gadchiroli
District Census Code
508
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gadchiroli
Sub-district Census Code
04057
CD Block
Gadchiroli
Households
446
Population
1,691
Male Population
880
Female Population
811
Sex Ratio
921.59
Area
388.48 hectares
Area
3.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Gadchiroli
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Murkhala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,691 people, 388.48 hectares of reported area and Gadchiroli as the nearest town reference for Murkhala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGadchiroli
CD BlockGadchiroli
  • Murkhala falls under Gadchiroli Taluka in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 539118.
  • The record lists 1,691 people living in 446 households.
  • The reported village area is 388.48 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gadchiroli.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density435.29 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.91%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.45%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share49%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Murkhala in the official administrative record. Census village code 539118 and Gadchiroli CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
508
Sub-district Census Code
04057
Village Census Code
539118
CD Block Code
0108
CD Block Name
Gadchiroli

Location and Distance

Gadchiroli is the nearest town listed for Murkhala, about 6 km away. Gadchiroli is listed as the district headquarters at about 6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gadchiroli
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Gadchiroli
Distance from District Headquarter
6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gadchiroli
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town
Gadchiroli
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
388.48 hectares
Area
3.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,691 people in 446 households, with 880 male residents and 811 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 16.91% and ST share is 7.45% for Murkhala. Population density works out to about 435.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
446
Total Population
1,691
Male Population
880
Female Population
811
Sex Ratio
921.59
Average Household Size
3.79
SC Population
286
SC Male Population
137
SC Female Population
149
SC Population Share
16.91
ST Population
126
ST Male Population
69
ST Female Population
57
ST Population Share
7.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Murkhala list 2 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Murkhala. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Murkhala include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.77 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Murkhala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Murkhala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Murkhala is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Murkhala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 241.87 hectares and irrigated land is 118.57 hectares (49% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
48.91 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
81.13
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.37 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.43 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
241.87
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
123.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
118.57
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.6 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
120.7 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Murkhala

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
38
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 30 79%
CRM 8 21%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 16 42%
Bank of Maharashtra 6 16%
Bank of India 5 13%
Bank of Baroda 2 5.3%
Axis Bank Limited 2 5.3%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 442605 Gadchiroli Gadchiroli Gadchiroli (M CL) Chamorshi Road Opposite Z P High School, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, 442605
Bank of India ATM 441208 Gadchiroli Gadchiroli Gadchiroli (M CL) Gadchirolli Opposite Bom Branch Armori Gadchirolli, Tadurwar Chowk, Panchayat Samiti Near Armori, Gadchiroli, Maharasht…
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 442705 Gadchiroli Gadchiroli Gadchiroli (M CL) Maddiwar Bldg 253main RD Aheri Maddiwar Bldg 253main RD Aheri, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, 442705
Bank of India ATM 442605 Gadchiroli Gadchiroli Gadchiroli (M CL) In Front of Gondwana University Gacchiroli Survey No 60 Navegaon Complex Durga Nagar Ward No 3, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra…
Bank of India ATM 442605 Gadchiroli Gadchiroli Gadchiroli (M CL) Gadchiroli Akshay Xerox and General Store Infront of City Post Office Chamorshi Road, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, 442605
Bank of India ATM 442605 Gadchiroli Gadchiroli Gadchiroli (M CL) Gadchirolli-442605 Near T Point Square, 91/21-1716 T Point Square MIDC Road, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, 442605
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 442605 Gadchiroli Gadchiroli Gadchiroli (M CL) Chandrapur Road, Gadchiroli Kargil Chowk, Ganga Nagar, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, 442605
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 442605 Gadchiroli Gadchiroli Gadchiroli (M CL) Main Road Gadchiroli Opposite to Police Station, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, 442605

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Murkhala village located?

Murkhala is in Gadchiroli Taluka of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Murkhala village in?

Murkhala village is in Gadchiroli district.

Which state is Murkhala village in?

Murkhala village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Murkhala under?

Murkhala comes under Gadchiroli Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Murkhala?

The Census village code of Murkhala is 539118.

What is the population of Murkhala village?

The village record lists 1,691 people and 446 households for Murkhala.

How many households are in Murkhala village?

The village record lists 446 households for Murkhala.

What is the male and female population of Murkhala?

The record lists 880 male residents and 811 female residents for Murkhala.

What is the sex ratio of Murkhala village?

The sex ratio of Murkhala is 921.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Murkhala village?

The reported geographical area of Murkhala is 388.48 hectares.

What is the population density of Murkhala village?

The approximate population density of Murkhala is 435.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Murkhala?

The nearest town listed for Murkhala is Gadchiroli, about 6 km away.

How far is Murkhala from the district headquarters?

Murkhala is about 6 km from Gadchiroli, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Murkhala from the sub-district headquarters?

Murkhala is about 6 km from Gadchiroli, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Murkhala?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Murkhala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Murkhala?

For Murkhala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 241.87 hectares and irrigated land is 118.57 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Murkhala?

The page shows 38 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Murkhala. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Murkhala.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.