Muraripur - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Muraripur is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Dharmasala and around 60 km from Jajapur . Thanual serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muraripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muraripur is 401273. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 755008 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Dharmasala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jajpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muraripur

According to the 2011 Census, Muraripur village had a total population of 295 people, including 150 males and 145 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.53%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 81.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Muraripur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Muraripur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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