All Information About Murhu Subdistrict
Detailed information about Murhu Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Murhu is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Khunti District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Murhu - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2703 |
| District | Khunti |
| Census Code 2011 | 2703 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 16 |
| Number of Villages | 141 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Khunti (Code: 266) |
| Assembly Constituency | Khunti (Code: 2182) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Khunti | Ram Surya Munda ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Murhu Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
85,486
M: 42,936
F: 42,550 |
| Rural |
85,486
M: 42,936
F: 42,550 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 16,323
Population Distribution
Total: 85,486 (Male: 42,936, Female: 42,550)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,907 (Male: 7,097, Female: 6,810)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 3,865 (Male: 1,944, Female: 1,921)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 67,695 (Male: 33,805, Female: 33,890)
Literate Population
Total: 45,396 (Male: 26,218, Female: 19,178)
Illiterate Population
Total: 40,090 (Male: 16,718, Female: 23,372)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 44,786 (Male: 23,971, Female: 20,815)
Main Workers
Total: 20,298 (Male: 12,429, Female: 7,869)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,488 (Male: 11,542, Female: 12,946)
Non-Workers
Total: 40,700 (Male: 18,965, Female: 21,735)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,162 (Male: 8,673, Female: 5,489)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,231 (Male: 1,086, Female: 1,145)
- Household Industry Workers: 694 (Male: 431, Female: 263)
- Other Workers: 3,211 (Male: 2,239, Female: 972)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 14,617 (Male: 7,379, Female: 7,238)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,512 (Male: 2,976, Female: 4,536)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,053 (Male: 427, Female: 626)
- Other Workers: 1,306 (Male: 760, Female: 546)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Murhu Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
85,486
M: 42,936
F: 42,550 |
| Rural |
85,486
M: 42,936
F: 42,550 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 16,323
Population Distribution
Total: 85,486 (Male: 42,936, Female: 42,550)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,907 (Male: 7,097, Female: 6,810)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 3,865 (Male: 1,944, Female: 1,921)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 67,695 (Male: 33,805, Female: 33,890)
Literate Population
Total: 45,396 (Male: 26,218, Female: 19,178)
Illiterate Population
Total: 40,090 (Male: 16,718, Female: 23,372)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 44,786 (Male: 23,971, Female: 20,815)
Main Workers
Total: 20,298 (Male: 12,429, Female: 7,869)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,488 (Male: 11,542, Female: 12,946)
Non-Workers
Total: 40,700 (Male: 18,965, Female: 21,735)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,162 (Male: 8,673, Female: 5,489)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,231 (Male: 1,086, Female: 1,145)
- Household Industry Workers: 694 (Male: 431, Female: 263)
- Other Workers: 3,211 (Male: 2,239, Female: 972)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 14,617 (Male: 7,379, Female: 7,238)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,512 (Male: 2,976, Female: 4,536)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,053 (Male: 427, Female: 626)
- Other Workers: 1,306 (Male: 760, Female: 546)
Grampanchayat List of Murhu Tehsil/Taluka
Murhu Tehsil comprises 16 Gram Panchayats and 141 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Murhu. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Murhu
Murhu is located in the Khunti District of Jharkhand State, India.
Murhu Tehsil has 141 villages.
Murhu has a total of 16 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Murhu is 85,486.
In Murhu, there are 42,936 males and 42,550 females.
There are 13,907 children in Murhu, comprising 7,097 males and 6,810 females.
In Murhu, the literate population is 45,396 (26,218 males and 19,178 females). The illiterate population is 40,090 (16,718 males and 23,372 females).