Muri, Ranchi

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Muri
city
Muri
Location in Jharkhand, India
Coordinates: 23°22′N 85°52′E / 23.37°N 85.86°E / 23.37; 85.86Coordinates: 23°22′N 85°52′E / 23.37°N 85.86°E / 23.37; 85.86
Country  India
State Jharkhand
District Ranchi
Population (2001)
 • Total 11,999
Languages
 • Official Hindi, Santali
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Muri is a census town in Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is an important railway junction.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Muri had a population of 11,999. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Muri has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 62%. In Muri, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Muri Junction is the railway station serving the city of Muri.

Industry

Alumina Refinery plant of the Indian Aluminum Company, operating since 1938, is located here. The company is now owned by Hindalco Limited of Aditya Birla Group.

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 
Cities and towns in South Chotanagpur division
Gumla district
Khunti district
Lohardaga district
Ranchi district
Simdega district
Related topics
  • South Chotanagpur Division topics
Cities and towns
in other Divisions
  • North Chotanagpur
  • Kolhan
  • Palamu
  • Santhal Parganas


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