Murkuchi village, Bhanpuri tehsil | Pincode 494224

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NILDHAR KASHYAP

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LGD code: 449323
Pincode: 494224
Post office: Bhanpuri
Population: 1,761
Households: 391
Literacy rate: 50.8%
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,074

Census 2011 · in context

How Murkuchi compares

By population, Murkuchi ranks #22 of 57 villages in Bhanpuri mandal.

Literacy rate

50.8%

+8.0% vs mandal average

Murkuchi: 50.8%
Bhanpuri mandal: 42.8%
Bastar district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,019

+9 vs mandal average

Murkuchi: 1,019
Bhanpuri mandal: 1,010

Household size

people per home

4.5

Same as the mandal average

Murkuchi: 4.5
Bhanpuri mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Murkuchi at a glance

Murkuchi is a village of 1,761 people in 391 households (Census 2011) in Bhanpuri tehsil, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, the 22nd-largest of 57 villages in Bhanpuri tehsil. Literacy is 51%, 8 points above the tehsil average of 43% and the sex ratio is 1,019 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 494224, served by Bhanpuri post office; the LGD village code is 449323. The sarpanch is NILDHAR KASHYAP, and the village votes in Keshkal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Neelkanth Tekam. The population is estimated at 2,076 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Murkuchi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BASTAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 42
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MURKUCHI
Total area (ha): 666.68
Irrigated area (ha): 10.76
Forest area (ha): 208.55

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Murkuchi

LGD code: 449323
Pincode: 494224
Post office: Bhanpuri
Population (Census 2011): 1,761
Population (projected 2026): 2,076
Households: 391
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1019
Literacy rate: 50.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Keshkal
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Neelkanth Tekam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NILDHAR KASHYAP
Block / Mandal: Bhanpuri

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bastar district level

Then & Now

Murkuchi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,761

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,076

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

391

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

461

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,761Census 2011
Households: 391Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4612026 projection
Active job cards: 70,737MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 44,467MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,042NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 54.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 61.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bastar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bastar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bastar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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People often ask about Murkuchi

What is the pincode of Murkuchi?

The pincode of Murkuchi, Bhanpuri tehsil, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh is 494224. The post office is Bhanpuri.

Which post office delivers to Murkuchi?

Mail for Murkuchi is delivered through Bhanpuri post office, pincode 494224, in Bhanpuri tehsil, Bastar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Murkuchi located?

Murkuchi is a village in Bhanpuri tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Murkuchi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Murkuchi village has a population of 1,761 across 391 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Murkuchi?

The current sarpanch of Murkuchi gram panchayat is NILDHAR KASHYAP.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Murkuchi in?

Murkuchi falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Murkuchi in?

Murkuchi falls under the Keshkal assembly constituency (AC #82) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Murkuchi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Murkuchi village is 50.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Murkuchi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Murkuchi village is 1019 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Murkuchi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Murkuchi, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Murkuchi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Murkuchi village is 449323.

How big is Murkuchi compared to other villages in Bhanpuri tehsil?

Murkuchi ranks 22 of 57 villages in Bhanpuri tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,761 residents).

Who is the MLA of Murkuchi?

Murkuchi falls under Keshkal assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Neelkanth Tekam (BJP).

Who is the MP for Murkuchi?

Murkuchi is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Murkuchi in 2026?

Murkuchi is estimated at 2,076 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,761 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Murkuchi in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Murkuchi in Bastar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Murkuchi?

NILDHAR KASHYAP is the sarpanch of Murkuchi gram panchayat, Bhanpuri tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Bhanpuri tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)