Murkhala Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murkhala Village has a population of 2.78 k (2,782) with 1.37 k (1,373) males and 1.41 k (1,409) females.The sex ratio in Murkhala is 1027, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murkhala Village is 349 (349) which is 12.54% of Murkhala Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murkhala Village is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Murkhala village is listed as part of the Chamorshi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Gadchiroli District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.78 k

Toatl Population

1.37 k

Male Population

1.41 k

Female Population

Murkhala Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murkhala Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.15 k (3,147), indicating a 13.1% increased from Murkhala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.56 k, and the estimated female population is 1.59 k.

Murkhala Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murkhala Village estimated population is projected to be 3.17 k (3,171), projecting a 13.96% increased from Murkhala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.57 k, and the estimated female population is 1.60 k.

Murkhala Literacy Rate

Murkhala Village has a literacy rate of 73.74% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murkhala Village is 82.43 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murkhala Village is 65.35 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murkhala

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.74 82.43 65.35
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 73.74 82.43 65.35

Murkhala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murkhala Village is 139 (139) with 67 (67) males and 72 (72) females, which is 5% of Murkhala Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1075 females for every 1000 males.

Murkhala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murkhala Village is 198 (198) with 94 (94) males and 104 (104) females, which is 7.12% of Murkhala Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1107 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murkhala

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

Murkhala Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Murkhala Village are 659 (659).

Murkhala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murkhala Village, there are about 1.45 k (1,451) workers, making up nearly 52.16% of the Murkhala Village total population. Out of these, around 854 (854) are male workers, and about 597 (597) are female workers.

Murkhala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.15 k (3,147) 13.1%
2025 3.17 k (3,171) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 3.19 k (3,193) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 3.21 k (3,213) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 3.23 k (3,233) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 3.25 k (3,254) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 3.27 k (3,274) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 3.29 k (3,292) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 3.31 k (3,308) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 3.33 k (3,325) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 3.34 k (3,341) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 3.36 k (3,357) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 3.37 k (3,374) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Murkhala Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.37 k (3,374), with a male population of 1.67 k (1,672) and a female population of 1.70 k (1,701). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Murkhala Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Murkhala Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Weltur Tukum 762
2 Weltur Rith 141
3 Ekodi 503
4 Kalamgaon 508
5 Kanholi 1,245
6 Murkhala Chak 1,322
7 Wagdara 1,031
8 Vikrampur 1,128
9 Jaynagar 1,412
10 Ramsagar 607

Murkhala Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Murkhala is 2.78 k (2,782).

The estimated population of Murkhala in 2024 is approximately 3.15 k (3,147).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Murkhala is 139 (5%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 198 (7.12%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murkhala is 73.74%, with male literacy at 82.43% and female literacy at 65.35%.

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

Murkhala population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.