Malaypur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Malaypur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 97.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dumurgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malaypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malaypur is 316049. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.19 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Malaypur

According to the 2011 Census, Malaypur village had a total population of 1,319 people, including 670 males and 649 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.09%, with male literacy at 59.86% and female literacy at 47.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 610, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Malaypur

Malaypur 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 Malaypur

Malaypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Malaypur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Malaypur is about 97.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malaypur

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

Health Facilities in Malaypur

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

FAQs about Malaypur