Murkia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murkia Village has a population of 732 (732) with 378 (378) males and 354 (354) females.The sex ratio in Murkia is 937, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murkia Village is 81 (81) which is 11.07% of Murkia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murkia Village is 558 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Murkia village is listed as part of the Talasara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Sundargarh District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

732

Toatl Population

378

Male Population

354

Female Population

Murkia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murkia Village current estimated population is projected to be 811 (811), indicating a 10.73% increased from Murkia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 417 , and the estimated female population is 394 .

Murkia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murkia Village estimated population is projected to be 816 (816), projecting a 11.42% increased from Murkia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 419 , and the estimated female population is 397 .

Murkia Literacy Rate

Murkia Village has a literacy rate of 61.6% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murkia Village is 73.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murkia Village is 49.54 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murkia

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.6 73.62 49.54
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 61.6 73.62 49.54

Murkia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murkia Village is 108 (108) with 56 (56) males and 52 (52) females, which is 14.75% of Murkia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Murkia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murkia Village is 402 (402) with 205 (205) males and 197 (197) females, which is 54.92% of Murkia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murkia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 937
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 937

Murkia Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Murkia Village are 181 (181).

Murkia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murkia Village, there are about 226 (226) workers, making up nearly 30.87% of the Murkia Village total population. Out of these, around 203 (203) are male workers, and about 23 (23) are female workers.

Murkia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 811 (811) 10.73%
2025 816 (816) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 820 (820) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 824 (824) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 828 (828) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 832 (832) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 836 (836) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 839 (839) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 842 (842) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 844 (844) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 847 (847) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 850 (850) 16% 0.36 %
2036 852 (852) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Murkia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 852 (852), with a male population of 436 (436) and a female population of 416 (416). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Murkia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Murkia Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Phalsa 397
2 Sankarabahal 874
3 Sagjori 943
4 Kanhaighara 830
5 Sagbahal 986
6 Kantabahal 1,069
7 Tilia 1,477
8 Matimakha 0
9 Kandapani-R.F. 8
10 Kendapani 34

Murkia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Murkia is 732 (732).

The estimated population of Murkia in 2024 is approximately 811 (811).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Murkia is 108 (14.75%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 402 (54.92%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murkia is 61.6%, with male literacy at 73.62% and female literacy at 49.54%.

The sex ratio in Murkia is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Murkia population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.