Mahurapur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Mahurapur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 95.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mahurapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahurapur is 315999. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.41 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahurapur

As per Census 2011, Mahurapur village has a total population of 5,348 people, consisting of 2,726 males and 2,622 females. The village has 1,156 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 803 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,500 literate and 2,848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,081 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahurapur

Mahurapur 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 Mahurapur

Mahurapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakur to Mahurapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mahurapur is about 95.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahurapur

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

Health Facilities in Mahurapur

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

FAQs about Mahurapur