Murandihi - Illambazar, Birbhum

Murandihi is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 38.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murandihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murandihi is 318000. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.51 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Murandihi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Murandihi

According to the 2011 Census, Murandihi village had a total population of 608 people, including 306 males and 302 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.10%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 68.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Murandihi

Murandihi 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 Murandihi

Murandihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Murandihi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Murandihi is about 38.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murandihi

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

Health Facilities in Murandihi

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

FAQs about Murandihi