Village code 379460

Murkum Village, Saraikela Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Murkum is a village in Saraikela Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. 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.

Murkum village map in Jharkhand
Murkum village map image for Saraikela Block, Jharkhand.

Village Overview

Murkum is a village in Saraikela Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. For Murkum, the population is 1,234, PIN code is 833220 and Census village code is 379460. 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

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Murkum village
Village code379460
PIN code833220
Population1,234
Households214
Area428 ha / 4.28 sq. km / 1,058 acres
Population density288 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1026 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSeraikela (8 km)
Current stateJharkhand
Census 2011 stateJharkhand
Current districtSaraikela-Kharsawan
Census 2011 districtSaraikela-Kharsawan

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 833220. This helps users verify the postal area for Murkum, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Murkum village
PIN code833220
Post offices linked with this PINSini SO, Bandhdih B.O, Burudih BO, Chamaru B.O, Dugni BO, and Kamalpur B.O
Best matching post officeSini SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtSaraikela Kharsawan
Postal stateJharkhand
Postal divisionSinghbhum Division
Postal circleJharkhand Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Murkum comes under Murkum gram panchayat and Saraikela C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Saraikela Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Seraikela at 10 km. The Census district headquarters, Seraikela-Kharsawan, is 11 km away.

Administrative details for Murkum
Current stateJharkhand
Census 2011 stateJharkhand
Current districtSaraikela-Kharsawan
Census 2011 districtSaraikela-Kharsawan
State code20
District code369
Block / Census sub-district code2753
C.D. Block code259
Block panchayat code259

Population Profile

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

Total population

1,234 residents in 214 households

Male population

609

Female population

625

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 87; Scheduled Tribes: 928

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: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

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 Murkum
Dispensary2
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 Murkum
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityNot 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 haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

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 Murkum
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power15 hours per day
Winter domestic power18 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 Murkum
Net area sown212.01 hectares
Unirrigated area109.99 hectares
Current fallow land113.02 hectares
Other fallow land62.13 hectares
Main cropRice

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 Murkum
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Madrudih, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sariakela, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 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 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Murkum

Seraikela (8 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Seraikela 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 Murkum
Nearest major townSeraikela (8 km)
Block headquartersSeraikela (10 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

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 Block, 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 Murkum. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Murkum
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Dispensary2
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength2
Dispensary Doctors in Position2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff in Position2
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
VansAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, 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 Murkum village located?

Murkum is located in Saraikela Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Saraikela-Kharsawan.

Which Block is Murkum in?

Murkum is in Saraikela Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Murkum in?

District: Saraikela-Kharsawan.

What is the village code of Murkum?

The Census village code of Murkum is 379460.

What is the PIN code of Murkum?

The PIN code reported for Murkum is 833220.

What is the population of Murkum?

Murkum has 1,234 residents in 214 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Murkum part of?

Murkum comes under Murkum gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Murkum?

The nearest statutory town to Murkum is Seraikela (8 km).

Which crops are grown in Murkum?

The main crops reported for Murkum are Rice.

What land-use details are available for Murkum?

Land-use details for Murkum include net area sown: 212.01 hectares and unirrigated area: 109.99 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Murkum?

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

Is public bus service available in Murkum?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Murkum?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Murkum?

The total geographical area of Murkum is 428 hectares.

How many households are in Murkum?

Murkum has 214 households as per Census 2011.

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