Murkia is an inhabited village in Talasara Tahasil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 383986, the Census 2011 record lists 732 people in 181 households and the reported area is 359 hectares. The local references include Bandega Gram Panchayat, Balisankara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundargarh at about 55 km.
In short:
Murkia is a village in Talasara Tahasil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 383986 and 732 people in 181 households.
Village Code383986
Population732
Households181
Area359 hectares
Nearest TownSundargarh
Detailed village profile
Murkia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 732 people, 359 hectares of reported area and Sundargarh as the nearest town reference for Murkia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Murkia falls under Talasara Tahasil in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
The Census village code is 383986.
The record lists 732 people living in 181 households.
The reported village area is 359 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sundargarh.
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 Village Facts
Village
Murkia
Census Village Code
383986
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Sundargarh
District Census Code
374
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Talasara
Sub-district Census Code
02811
CD Block
Balisankara
Gram Panchayat
Bandega
Households
181
Population
732
Male Population
378
Female Population
354
Sex Ratio
936.51
Area
359 hectares
Area
3.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Sundargarh
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
770074
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density203.9 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.04 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.75%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share54.92%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Murkia in the official administrative record. Census village code 383986, Bandega Gram Panchayat and Balisankara CD Block.
State Census Code
21
District Census Code
374
Sub-district Census Code
02811
Village Census Code
383986
CD Block Code
0033
Gram Panchayat Code
1
CD Block Name
Balisankara
Gram Panchayat Name
Bandega
Location and Distance
Sundargarh is the nearest town listed for Murkia, about 55 km away. Sundargarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 67 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Talasara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Sundargarh
Distance from District Headquarter
67 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sundargarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sundargarh
Distance within State/UT
55 km
Nearest Town
Sundargarh
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
359 hectares
Area
3.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 732 people in 181 households, with 378 male residents and 354 female residents. The average household size is 4.04, and SC share is 14.75% and ST share is 54.92% for Murkia. Population density works out to about 203.9 people per sq km.
Total Households
181
Total Population
732
Male Population
378
Female Population
354
Sex Ratio
936.51
Average Household Size
4.04
SC Population
108
SC Male Population
56
SC Female Population
52
SC Population Share
14.75
ST Population
402
ST Male Population
205
ST Female Population
197
ST Population Share
54.92
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Murkia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Murkia include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.37 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Murkia 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Murkia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Murkia 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Murkia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nuts and Black Gram and net sown area is 259.53 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Broomstick
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nuts
Agricultural Commodities Third
Black Gram
Forest Area In Hectares
27.82 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.77
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
22.76 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
19.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
259.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
259.53 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
770074
Sundargarh
Raghunathapali
Hatibandha (Ct)
Sundargarh Talasara, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770074
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 Murkia village located?
Murkia is in Talasara Tahasil of Sundargarh district in Odisha, India.
Which district is Murkia village in?
Murkia village is in Sundargarh district.
Which state is Murkia village in?
Murkia village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Murkia under?
Murkia comes under Talasara Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Murkia?
The Census village code of Murkia is 383986.
Which Gram Panchayat is Murkia under?
Murkia is listed under Bandega Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Balisankara.
What is the population of Murkia village?
The village record lists 732 people and 181 households for Murkia.
How many households are in Murkia village?
The village record lists 181 households for Murkia.
What is the male and female population of Murkia?
The record lists 378 male residents and 354 female residents for Murkia.
What is the sex ratio of Murkia village?
The sex ratio of Murkia is 936.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Murkia village?
The reported geographical area of Murkia is 359 hectares.
What is the population density of Murkia village?
The approximate population density of Murkia is 203.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Murkia?
The nearest town listed for Murkia is Sundargarh, about 55 km away.
How far is Murkia from the district headquarters?
Murkia is about 67 km from Sundargarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Murkia from the sub-district headquarters?
Murkia is about 27 km from Talasara, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Murkia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Murkia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Murkia?
For Murkia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nuts and Black Gram and net sown area is 259.53 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Murkia?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Murkia. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.