Murarai I

Murarai I is a Town and Subdivision in Birbhum District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Murarai I Block (CD) is 02249. Total area of murarai i subdivision is 172 km² including 154.53 km² rural area and 17.69 km² urban area. Murarai I subdivision has a population of 1,90,802 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,861 while rural population is 1,67,941. Murarai I has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. Murarai I subdivision has a population density of 1108 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,601 houses in the sub-district, including 4,726 urban houses and 36,875 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 46.77% population of murarai i subdivision is literate, out of which 50.89% males and 42.47% females are literate.

List of Villages in Murarai I Subdivision

Murarai I Subdivision has a total of 83 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Murarai I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Abdullapur Gorsha Rampurhat (36 km)
2Ambhua Rajgram Murarai I
3Badebalia Palsa Rampurhat (36 km)
4Bahadurpur Dumurgram Rampurhat (34 km)
5Ballabhpur Mahurapur Murarai I
6Banarampur Rajgram Pakur (13 km)
7Bandhaipur Gorsha Rampurhat (50 km)
8Barua Gopalpur Rajgram Murarai I
9Batia Chatra Rampurhat (27 km)
10Bhabanipur Gorsha Rampurhat (45 km)
11Bhadiswar Murarai Jangipur (19 km)
12Bhadrakali Rajgram Murarai I
13Bhatra Gorsha Rampurhat (40 km)
14Bhogpur Chatra Rampurhat (27 km)
15Bhushna Dumurgram Rampurhat (40 km)
16Birahimpur Chatra Rampurhat (30 km)
17Birnagar Mahurapur Pakur (12 km)
18Chanchali Palsa Raghunathganj (21 km)
19Chandanpur Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
20Chandrapara Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
21Chatra Chatra Rampurhat (25 km)
22Dadpur Murarai Jangipur (21 km)
23Dakshin Kasila Chatra Rampurhat (33 km)
24Dakshin Mahurapur Chatra Rampurhat (27 km)
25Dalima Gorsha Rampurhat (50 km)
26Dhananjaypur Dumurgram Rampurhat (40 km)
27Dhitora Murarai Gangipur (20 km)
28Dulandi Palsa Rampurhat (36 km)
29Dumurgram Dumurgram Rampurhat (40 km)
30Duria Chatra Rampurhat (27 km)
31Fatepur Palsa Raghunathganj (20 km)
32Fateullapur Palsa Pakur (22 km)
33Ganeshpur Dumurgram Rampurhat (42 km)
34Gopalpur Murarai Jangipur (19 km)
35Gorsa Gorsha Rampurhat (46 km)
36Hamidpur Chatra Rampurhat (32 km)
37Harinduba Mahurapur Pakur (15 km)
38Harirampur Chatra Rampurhat (26 km)
39Jhikarhati Palsa Rampurhat (36 km)
40Kahinagar N/A Muraeai (10 km)
41Kalitara Gorsha Rampurhat (47 km)
42Kamdebnala Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
43Kanaipur Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
44Kanakpur Dumurgram Rampurhat (45 km)
45Kapilsahar Chatra Rampurhat (33 km)
46Kashipur Murarai Murarai I
47Kestara Murarai Jangipur (19 km)
48Khanpur Chatra Rampurhat (30 km)
49Kumadol Palsa Raghunathganj (20 km)
50Lakargram Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
51Lakshmi Narayanpur Gorsha Rampurhat (44 km)
52Mahimuji Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
53Mahurapur Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
54Makoa Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
55Malaypur Dumurgram Rampurhat (45 km)
56Mukundapur Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
57Murarai Murarai Murarai I
58Na Ani Gangadda Chatra Rampurhat (35 km)
59Nayit Palsa Raghunathganj (22 km)
60Palsa Murarai Rampurhat (37 km)
61Paniara Murarai Jangipur (22 km)
62Panpur Chatra Rampurhat (35 km)
63Paschim Simlapara Mahurapur Raghunathganj (21 km)
64Pera Gorsha Rampurhat (48 km)
65Prabhurampur Dumurgram Murarai I
66Raghunathpur Palsa Rampurhat (33 km)
67Raichandrapur Gorsha Rampurhat (48 km)
68Rajgram Rajgram Pakur (18 km)
69Ramchandrapur Murarai Jangipur (21 km)
70Ratanpur Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
71Ruprampur Palsa Raghunathganj (21 km)
72Sanfua Palsa Rampurhat (37 km)
73Santoshpur Rajgram Pakur (14 km)
74Sarduari Dumurgram Rampurhat (46 km)
75Shrinibaspur Gorsha Rampurhat (43 km)
76Singhanagar Dumurgram Rampurhat (36 km)
77Sitachar Chatra Rampurhat (35 km)
78Sohara Chatra Rampurhat (26 km)
79Sumarpur Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
80Sutia Chatra Rampurhat (27 km)
81Tapna Dumurgram Rampurhat (28 km)
82Tegharia Mahurapur Pakur (10 km)
83Uttar Kasila Gorsha Rampurhat (44 km)

Population of Murarai I Subdivision

The population profile of Murarai I Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Murarai I's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,90,802 1,67,941 22,861
Male Population 97,510 85,841 11,669
Female Population 93,292 82,100 11,192
Child Population (Age 0–6) 30,514 26,870 3,644
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,446 13,552 1,894
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,068 13,318 1,750
Literate Population 89,238 78,189 11,049
Literate Male Population 49,620 43,608 6,012
Literate Female Population 39,618 34,581 5,037
Illiterate Population 1,01,564 89,752 11,812
Illiterate Male Population 47,890 42,233 5,657
Illiterate Female Population 53,674 47,519 6,155
Total Households 41,601 36,875 4,726

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Murarai I Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 46,932 43,783 3,149
SC Male Population 24,204 22,591 1,613
SC Female Population 22,728 21,192 1,536
Total ST Population 8,708 6,285 2,423
ST Male Population 4,333 3,123 1,210
ST Female Population 4,375 3,162 1,213
Population Density 1,108 / km² 1,087 / km² 1,292 / km²