Muralpur - Mohammad Bazar, Birbhum

Muralpur is a village situated in the Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Kapista serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muralpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muralpur is 316795. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.89 hectares and falls under the 731127 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Muralpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampurhat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muralpur

According to the 2011 Census, Muralpur village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 608 males and 595 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.79%, with male literacy at 73.03% and female literacy at 42.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 667.

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

Nearby Villages of Muralpur

Muralpur 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 Muralpur

Muralpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Muralpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muralpur

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

Health Facilities in Muralpur

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

FAQs about Muralpur