Muruda village, Gop block | Pincode 752107

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KISHORE CHANDRA SETHI

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LGD code: 409489
Pincode: 752107
Post office: Nayahat
Population: 501
Households: 98
Literacy rate: 73.5%
Sex ratio: 1045 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 289
Distance to district centre: 311 km
Distance to mandal centre: 266 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 211 km
Distance to Kolkata: 163 km
Nearest railway station: Krishna Chandrapur · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Khuard · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Muruda compares

By population, Muruda ranks #100 of 181 villages in Gop mandal.

Literacy rate

73.5%

−2.1% vs mandal average

Muruda: 73.5%
Gop mandal: 75.6%
Puri district: 76.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,045

+66 vs mandal average

Muruda: 1,045
Gop mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.7 vs mandal average

Muruda: 5.1
Gop mandal: 4.4

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

Muruda at a glance

Muruda is a village of 501 people in 98 households (Census 2011) in Gop block, Puri district, Odisha, the 100th-largest of 181 villages in Gop block. Literacy is 74%, 2 points below the block average of 76% and the sex ratio is 1,045 women per 1,000 men. It lies 311 km from the Puri district centre, 46 km from Sabra, the nearest town, 17 km from Krishna Chandrapur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 752107, served by Nayahat post office; the LGD village code is 409489. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Khuard, 14 km away. The sarpanch is KISHORE CHANDRA SETHI, and the village votes in Ranpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Surama Padhy. The population is estimated at 591 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Muruda · this village	501	74%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Muruda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PURI
Distance to nearest town (km): 60
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sorava
Total area (ha): 104
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Muruda

LGD code: 409489
Pincode: 752107
Post office: Nayahat
Population (Census 2011): 501
Population (projected 2026): 591
Households: 98
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1045
Literacy rate: 73.5%
Coordinates: 21.85238°N, 86.98571°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Puri
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ranpur
Member of Parliament: Sambit Patra
Member of Legislative Assembly: Surama Padhy
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KISHORE CHANDRA SETHI
Block / Mandal: Gop

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 Puri district level

Then & Now

Muruda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

501

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

591

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

116

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: 501Census 2011
Households: 98Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1045 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5912026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1162026 projection
Active job cards: 1,21,928MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,683MGNREGA · 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: 782NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.3%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 · Puri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Puri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Puri 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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Getting there

How to reach Muruda

Mandal centre

Gop · ≈ 266 km

≈ 9 h 6 min by car · 10 h 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Puri · ≈ 311 km

≈ 10 h 38 min by car · 12 h 38 min by bike

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Nearest town · 16,280 people

Sabra · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 34 min by car · 1 h 52 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar211 kmcapital
Kolkata163 km
Hyderabad1019 km
Chennai1207 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKrishna Chandrapur17 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Khuard14 km
ATM / bankICICI Bank39 km
Petrol pumpHP39 km
CollegeUdala College52 km
Police stationTown Police Station Balasore40 km

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People often ask about Muruda

What is the pincode of Muruda?

The pincode of Muruda, Gop block, Puri district, Odisha is 752107. The post office is Nayahat.

Which post office delivers to Muruda?

Mail for Muruda is delivered through Nayahat post office, pincode 752107, in Gop block, Puri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Muruda located?

Muruda is a village in Gop block of Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Muruda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Muruda village has a population of 501 across 98 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Muruda?

The current sarpanch of Muruda gram panchayat is KISHORE CHANDRA SETHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Muruda in?

Muruda falls under the Puri Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Muruda in?

Muruda falls under the Ranpur assembly constituency (AC #119) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Muruda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Muruda village is 73.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Muruda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Muruda village is 1045 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Muruda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Muruda, 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.

How far is Muruda from Puri district centre?

Muruda is approximately 311 km (straight-line) from the centre of Puri district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Muruda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Muruda village is 409489.

Which is the nearest town to Muruda?

Sabra (population 16,280, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 46 km from Muruda in a straight line.

How big is Muruda compared to other villages in Gop block?

Muruda ranks 100 of 181 villages in Gop block by Census 2011 population (501 residents).

How far is Muruda from Bhubaneswar?

Muruda is about 211 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 274 km.

How far is Muruda from Kolkata?

Muruda is about 163 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 212 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Muruda?

Krishna Chandrapur is the nearest railway station to Muruda, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Muruda?

Government Hospital, Khuard is the nearest hospital or health centre to Muruda, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Muruda?

ICICI Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Muruda, about 39 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Muruda?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Muruda, about 39 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

Who is the MLA of Muruda?

Muruda falls under Ranpur assembly constituency (AC 119). The sitting MLA is Surama Padhy (BJP).

Who is the MP for Muruda?

Muruda is in Puri Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sambit Patra (BJP).

What is the population of Muruda in 2026?

Muruda is estimated at 591 people in 2026, up about 18% from 501 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Muruda 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; Muruda in Puri district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Muruda?

KISHORE CHANDRA SETHI is the sarpanch of Muruda gram panchayat, Gop block. See the sarpanch list of Gop 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)