Murkum Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murkum Village has a population of 1.23 k (1,234) with 609 (609) males and 625 (625) females.The sex ratio in Murkum is 1027, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murkum Village is 226 (226) which is 18.31% of Murkum Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murkum Village is 794 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Murkum village is listed as part of the Saraikela Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Saraikela-Kharsawan District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.23 k

Toatl Population

609

Male Population

625

Female Population

Murkum Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murkum Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.49 k (1,491), indicating a 20.82% increased from Murkum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 734 , and the estimated female population is 758 .

Murkum Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murkum Village estimated population is projected to be 1.51 k (1,510), projecting a 22.32% increased from Murkum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 743 , and the estimated female population is 768 .

Murkum Literacy Rate

Murkum Village has a literacy rate of 55.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murkum Village is 70.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murkum Village is 42.1 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 55.65 70.39 42.1
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 55.65 70.39 42.1

Murkum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murkum Village is 87 (87) with 45 (45) males and 42 (42) females, which is 7.05% of Murkum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Murkum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murkum Village is 928 (928) with 456 (456) males and 472 (472) females, which is 75.2% of Murkum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1036 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murkum

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1027
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1027

Murkum Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Murkum Village are 214 (214).

Murkum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murkum Village, there are about 553 (553) workers, making up nearly 44.81% of the Murkum Village total population. Out of these, around 311 (311) are male workers, and about 242 (242) are female workers.

Murkum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.49 k (1,491) 20.82%
2025 1.51 k (1,510) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.53 k (1,527) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.54 k (1,544) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.56 k (1,561) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.58 k (1,577) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.59 k (1,594) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.61 k (1,609) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.62 k (1,624) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.64 k (1,638) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.65 k (1,653) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.67 k (1,667) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.68 k (1,681) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Murkum Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.68 k (1,681), with a male population of 822 (822) and a female population of 860 (860). 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 Sidadih 417
2 Mirgi 732
3 Soada 445
4 Bara Bana 594
5 Sijudih 527
6 Kope 300

Murkum Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Murkum is 1.23 k (1,234).

The estimated population of Murkum in 2024 is approximately 1.49 k (1,491).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Murkum is 87 (7.05%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 928 (75.2%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murkum is 55.65%, with male literacy at 70.39% and female literacy at 42.1%.

The sex ratio in Murkum is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Murkum population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.