Murpal village, Antagarh tehsil | Pincode 494665

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SHITAL NWAGO

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LGD code: 448091
Pincode: 494665
Post office: Antagarh
Population: 213
Households: 37
Literacy rate: 46%
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 93
Distance to district centre: 35 km
Distance to mandal centre: 20 km
Distance to Raipur: 154 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 400 km
Nearest railway station: Antagarh · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Koyalibeda · 18 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Murpal compares

By population, Murpal ranks #77 of 94 villages in Antagarh mandal.

Literacy rate

46.0%

−7.8% vs mandal average

Murpal: 46.0%
Antagarh mandal: 53.8%
Uttar Bastar Kanker district: 60.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

972

−24 vs mandal average

Murpal: 972
Antagarh mandal: 996

Household size

people per home

5.8

+0.8 vs mandal average

Murpal: 5.8
Antagarh mandal: 5.0

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

Murpal at a glance

Murpal is a village of 213 people in 37 households (Census 2011) in Antagarh tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, the 77th-largest of 94 villages in Antagarh tehsil. Literacy is 46%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 54% and the sex ratio is 972 women per 1,000 men. It lies 35 km from the Uttar Bastar Kanker district centre, 17 km from Antagarh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 494665, served by Antagarh post office; the LGD village code is 448091. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Koyalibeda, 18 km away. The sarpanch is SHITAL NWAGO, and the village votes in Antagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vikram Usendi. The population is estimated at 251 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Murpal · this village	213	46%	—
Tumapal · Antagarh	274	47%	4.2 km NW
Chhotejaitpuri · Antagarh	143	36%	7.3 km S
Ghotulbeda · Antagarh	310	66%	7.7 km N
Bhainsgaon · Antagarh	546	49%	9 km SE
Bhainsgaon · Bastar	1,722	41%	9 km SE
Chipondi · Antagarh	237	49%	9.7 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Murpal

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
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: ANTAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 107
Distance to district HQ (km): 107
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): TALABEDA
Total area (ha): 111.58
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 4.74

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

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Key facts — Murpal

LGD code: 448091
Pincode: 494665
Post office: Antagarh
Population (Census 2011): 213
Population (projected 2026): 251
Households: 37
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 972
Literacy rate: 46.0%
Coordinates: 19.93824°N, 81.16266°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Antagarh
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vikram Usendi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHITAL NWAGO
Block / Mandal: Antagarh

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 Uttar Bastar Kanker district level

Then & Now

Murpal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

213

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

251

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.9%

Households · 2026

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: 213Census 2011
Households: 37Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2512026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 442026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,131NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Uttar Bastar Kanker district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Uttar Bastar Kanker district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Uttar Bastar Kanker 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Murpal

Mandal centre

Antagarh · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 49 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Bastar Kanker · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 12 min by car · 1 h 26 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur154 kmcapital
Hyderabad400 km
Chennai768 km
Kolkata802 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAntagarh17 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Koyalibeda18 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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Protected areas, tribal land rights and community resistance: The conflict inside Chhattisgarh's Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

Reported by Land Conflict Watch.

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Sep

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Villagers Clash Over Converted Woman's Last Rites In Chhattisgarh's Kanker

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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Sep

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Carrying infant, Chhattisgarh teacher wades through swollen river to teach in cut-off village

Reported by Public TV English.

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News from Uttar Bastar Kanker & Chhattisgarh

Recent reporting about this district and state, from the press. Headlines link to the publisher.

Protected areas, tribal land rights and community resistance: The conflict inside Chhattisgarh's Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
Land Conflict Watch12h ago
Villagers Clash Over Converted Woman's Last Rites In Chhattisgarh's Kanker
ETV Bharat20h ago
Carrying infant, Chhattisgarh teacher wades through swollen river to teach in cut-off village
Public TV Englishyesterday
Teachers brave swollen river to teach village kids in Chhattisgarh | 'The children get so happy when they see us' | Inshorts
Inshorts2 days ago
Chhattisgarh teacher carries infant across swollen river to reach school
thenewsmill.com2 days ago
Carrying an infant, Chhattisgarh teacher wades through swollen river carrying infant to teach in cut-off village
ANI News2 days ago

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People often ask about Murpal

What is the pincode of Murpal?

The pincode of Murpal, Antagarh tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh is 494665. The post office is Antagarh.

Which post office delivers to Murpal?

Mail for Murpal is delivered through Antagarh post office, pincode 494665, in Antagarh tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Murpal located?

Murpal is a village in Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Murpal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Murpal village has a population of 213 across 37 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Murpal?

The current sarpanch of Murpal gram panchayat is SHITAL NWAGO.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Murpal in?

Murpal falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Murpal in?

Murpal falls under the Antagarh assembly constituency (AC #79) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Murpal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Murpal village is 46.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Murpal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Murpal village is 972 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Murpal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Murpal, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Murpal from Uttar Bastar Kanker district centre?

Murpal is approximately 35 km (straight-line) from the centre of Uttar Bastar Kanker district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Murpal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Murpal village is 448091.

How big is Murpal compared to other villages in Antagarh tehsil?

Murpal ranks 77 of 94 villages in Antagarh tehsil by Census 2011 population (213 residents).

How far is Murpal from Raipur?

Murpal is about 154 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 200 km.

How far is Murpal from Hyderabad?

Murpal is about 400 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 520 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Murpal?

Antagarh is the nearest railway station to Murpal, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Murpal?

Government Hospital Koyalibeda is the nearest hospital or health centre to Murpal, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Murpal?

Murpal falls under Antagarh assembly constituency (AC 79). The sitting MLA is Vikram Usendi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Murpal?

Murpal is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Murpal in 2026?

Murpal is estimated at 251 people in 2026, up about 18% from 213 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Murpal in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Murpal in Uttar Bastar Kanker district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Murpal?

SHITAL NWAGO is the sarpanch of Murpal gram panchayat, Antagarh tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Antagarh tehsil 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)