Muraripur - Sandur, Ballari

Muraripur is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Sandur and around 53 km from Bellary. Bhujanganagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muraripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muraripur is 605002. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.78 hectares and falls under the 583119 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Muraripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sandur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muraripur

According to the 2011 Census, Muraripur village had a total population of 1,410 people, including 704 males and 706 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.26%, with male literacy at 69.01% and female literacy at 42.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,373.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Muraripur

Muraripur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Muraripur

Muraripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadiganuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Muraripur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Muraripur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muraripur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Muraripur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Muraripur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Muraripur village are given below:

FAQs about Muraripur