Murkum Population
As per the 2011 Census, Murkum Village has a population of 1.12 k (1,119) with 583 (583) males and 536 (536) females.The sex ratio in Murkum is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murkum Village is 143 (143) which is 12.78% of Murkum Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murkum Village is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Murkum village is listed as part of the Adityapur(Gamharia) Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Saraikela-Kharsawan District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
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Murkum Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Murkum Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.35 k (1,352), indicating a 20.82% increased from Murkum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 702 , and the estimated female population is 651 .
Murkum Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Murkum Village estimated population is projected to be 1.37 k (1,369), projecting a 22.32% increased from Murkum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 711 , and the estimated female population is 659 .
Murkum Literacy Rate
Murkum Village has a literacy rate of 66.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murkum Village is 77.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murkum Village is 54.51 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murkum
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.5 | 77.45 | 54.51 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 66.5 | 77.45 | 54.51 |
Murkum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murkum Village is 29 (29) with 16 (16) males and 13 (13) females, which is 2.59% of Murkum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 813 females for every 1000 males.
Murkum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murkum Village is 765 (765) with 378 (378) males and 387 (387) females, which is 68.36% of Murkum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murkum
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 920 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 920 |
Murkum Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Murkum Village are 209 (209).
Murkum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Murkum Village, there are about 368 (368) workers, making up nearly 32.89% of the Murkum Village total population. Out of these, around 270 (270) are male workers, and about 98 (98) are female workers.
Murkum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.35 k (1,352) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.37 k (1,369) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.39 k (1,385) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.40 k (1,400) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.42 k (1,415) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.43 k (1,430) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.45 k (1,445) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.46 k (1,459) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.47 k (1,473) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.49 k (1,486) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.50 k (1,499) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.51 k (1,512) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.53 k (1,525) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Murkum Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.53 k (1,525), with a male population of 787 (787) and a female population of 738 (738). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Murkum Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.
Murkum Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dugdha | 1,928 |
| 2 | Jhurkuli | 664 |
| 3 | Jhar Gaobindpur | 607 |
| 4 | Pakhurgora | 343 |
| 5 | Raimasa | 807 |
| 6 | Udaipur | 1,151 |
| 7 | Gangia | 788 |
| 8 | Ujainpur | 187 |
| 9 | Rajgaon | 788 |
| 10 | Jaspur | 1,312 |