Muraripur

Muraripur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Muraripur village. As per 2009 stats, Tapanchandipur is the gram panchayat of Muraripur village.

Here you can discover what makes Muraripur unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Muraripur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Muraripur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Muraripur is 311434. The village spans a total geographical area of 259.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Muraripur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Muraripur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Muraripur

Population of Muraripur

According to the 2011 Census, Muraripur has a total population of about 1,529, with approximately 769 males and 760 females. The sex ratio is around 988 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 168 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 948 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 376. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.36%, with male literacy at about 63.33% and female literacy near 51.32%. There are around 352 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Muraripur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Muraripur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Muraripur. As per the 2011 stats, Muraripur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Muraripur

Knowing the nearby villages of Muraripur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Muraripur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Muraripur