Village code 432141

Murkaul Village, Wadrafnagar Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Murkaul is a village in Wadrafnagar Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Murkaul village map in Chhattisgarh
Murkaul village map image for Wadrafnagar Tehsil, Chhattisgarh.

Village Overview

Murkaul is a village in Wadrafnagar Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. For Murkaul, the population is 1,812, PIN code is 497225 and Census village code is 432141. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Murkaul village
Village code432141
PIN code497225
Population1,812
Households409
Area633.20 ha / 6.33 sq. km / 1,565 acres
Population density286 people per sq. km
Sex ratio967 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townWadrafnagar (25 km)
Current stateChhattisgarh
Census 2011 stateChhattisgarh
Current districtSurguja
Census 2011 districtSurguja

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 497225. This helps users verify the postal area for Murkaul, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Murkaul village
PIN code497225
Post offices linked with this PINWadrafnagar SO, Balangi BO, Bamhani B.O, Basantpur BO, Belsar B.O, and Biharpur BO
Best matching post officeWadrafnagar SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtBalrampur and Surajpur
Postal stateChhattisgarh
Postal divisionSurguja Division
Postal circleChattisgarh Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Murkaul comes under Murkaul gram panchayat and Wadrafnagar C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Wadrafnagar Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Wadrafnagar at 25 km. The Census district headquarters, Ambikapur, is 115 km away.

Administrative details for Murkaul
Current stateChhattisgarh
Census 2011 stateChhattisgarh
Current districtSurguja
Census 2011 districtSurguja
State code22
District code401
Tehsil / Census sub-district code3238
C.D. Block code8
Block panchayat code8

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Murkaul village and its household count.

Total population

1,812 residents in 409 households

Male population

921

Female population

891

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 269; Scheduled Tribes: 790

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 4

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 2

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Murkaul
Primary health centre1
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Murkaul
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Murkaul
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power6 hours per day
Winter domestic power5 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Murkaul
Net area sown416.30 hectares
Irrigated area19.41 hectares
Unirrigated area353.16 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area15.56 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area3.85 hectares
Non-agricultural area93.07 hectares
Current fallow land14.10 hectares
Other fallow land7.26 hectares

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Murkaul
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sulsuli, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Wadrafnagar, more than 10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Murkaul

Wadrafnagar (25 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Wadrafnagar is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Murkaul
Nearest major townWadrafnagar (25 km)
Tehsil headquartersWadrafnagar (25 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Murkaul. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Murkaul
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 4
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 2
Primary Health Centre1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position1
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Uncovered WellAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
Public Reading RoomAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Birth and Death Registration OfficeAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Agriculture UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Murkaul village located?

Murkaul is located in Wadrafnagar Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Surguja.

Which Tehsil is Murkaul in?

Murkaul is in Wadrafnagar Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Murkaul in?

District: Surguja.

What is the village code of Murkaul?

The Census village code of Murkaul is 432141.

What is the PIN code of Murkaul?

The PIN code reported for Murkaul is 497225.

What is the population of Murkaul?

Murkaul has 1,812 residents in 409 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Murkaul part of?

Murkaul comes under Murkaul gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Murkaul?

The nearest statutory town to Murkaul is Wadrafnagar (25 km).

What land-use details are available for Murkaul?

Land-use details for Murkaul include net area sown: 416.30 hectares, irrigated area: 19.41 hectares, and unirrigated area: 353.16 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Murkaul?

Government primary school status for Murkaul is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Murkaul?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Murkaul?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Murkaul?

The total geographical area of Murkaul is 633.20 hectares.

How many households are in Murkaul?

Murkaul has 409 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Murkaul?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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