Muruna village, Similia block | Pincode 756134

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Nirupama Patri

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LGD code: 394213
Pincode: 756134
Post office: Ada
Population: 2,416
Households: 508
Literacy rate: 64.3%
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 900

Census 2011 · in context

How Muruna compares

By population, Muruna ranks #8 of 211 villages in Similia mandal.

Literacy rate

64.3%

−7.1% vs mandal average

Muruna: 64.3%
Similia mandal: 71.4%
Baleshwar district: 69.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

963

−5 vs mandal average

Muruna: 963
Similia mandal: 968

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.2 vs mandal average

Muruna: 4.8
Similia mandal: 4.6

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

Muruna at a glance

Muruna is a village of 2,416 people in 508 households (Census 2011) in Similia block, Baleshwar district, Odisha, the 8th-largest of 211 villages in Similia block. Literacy is 64%, 7 points below the block average of 71% and the sex ratio is 963 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 756134, served by Ada post office; the LGD village code is 394213. The sarpanch is Nirupama Patri, and the village votes in Daspalla assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ramesh Chandra Behera. The population is estimated at 2,848 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Muruna · this village	2,416	64%	—
Balikana(Balikhanda) · Similia	946	64%	—
Bangarpada · Similia	767	70%	—
Rautapada · Similia	498	72%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Muruna

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHADRAK
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 54
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Muruna
Total area (ha): 79
Irrigated area (ha): 30.52
Forest area (ha): 0.49

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

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Key facts — Muruna

LGD code: 394213
Pincode: 756134
Post office: Ada
Population (Census 2011): 2,416
Population (projected 2026): 2,848
Households: 508
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 963
Literacy rate: 64.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Daspalla
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ramesh Chandra Behera
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Nirupama Patri
Block / Mandal: Similia
Nearest PHC: Sen Clinic (5.0 km)

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 Baleshwar district level

Then & Now

Muruna — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,416

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,848

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

508

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

599

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: 2,416Census 2011
Households: 508Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8482026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5992026 projection
Active job cards: 1,64,964MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 55,630MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 866NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Baleshwar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Baleshwar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Baleshwar 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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September 2026

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Odisha: Three panchayat officials arrested for bungling Rs 16.76 lakh old-age pension fund in Baleshwar

Reported by prameyanews.com.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Muruna

What is the pincode of Muruna?

The pincode of Muruna, Similia block, Baleshwar district, Odisha is 756134. The post office is Ada.

Which post office delivers to Muruna?

Mail for Muruna is delivered through Ada post office, pincode 756134, in Similia block, Baleshwar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Muruna located?

Muruna is a village in Similia block of Baleshwar district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Muruna as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Muruna village has a population of 2,416 across 508 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Muruna?

The current sarpanch of Muruna gram panchayat is Nirupama Patri.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Muruna in?

Muruna falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Muruna in?

Muruna falls under the Daspalla assembly constituency (AC #121) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Muruna?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Muruna village is 64.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Muruna?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Muruna village is 963 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Muruna?

The nearest health facility to Muruna is Sen Clinic (~5.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Muruna?

12 schemes currently match residents of Muruna, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Muruna?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Muruna village is 394213.

How big is Muruna compared to other villages in Similia block?

Muruna ranks 8 of 211 villages in Similia block by Census 2011 population (2,416 residents).

Who is the MLA of Muruna?

Muruna falls under Daspalla assembly constituency (AC 121). The sitting MLA is Ramesh Chandra Behera (BJD).

Who is the MP for Muruna?

Muruna is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Muruna in 2026?

Muruna is estimated at 2,848 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,416 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Muruna in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Muruna in Baleshwar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Muruna?

Nirupama Patri is the sarpanch of Muruna gram panchayat, Similia block. See the sarpanch list of Similia block 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
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