Murdighi - Labpur, Birbhum

Murdighi is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 31.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murdighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murdighi is 317460. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.77 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Murdighi

As per Census 2011, Murdighi village has a total population of 1,192 people, consisting of 620 males and 572 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murdighi

Murdighi 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 Murdighi

Murdighi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Murdighi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Murdighi is about 31.9 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 Murdighi

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

Health Facilities in Murdighi

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

FAQs about Murdighi