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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Muraripur village has a total population of 1,410 people, consisting of 704 males and 706 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,373 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muraripur are given below:

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