Muraripur - Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur

Muraripur is a village situated in the Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Tapanchandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muraripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muraripur is 311434. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.37 hectares and falls under the 733127 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Muraripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muraripur

As per Census 2011, Muraripur village has a total population of 1,529 people, consisting of 769 males and 760 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 877 literate and 652 illiterate residents. Additionally, 948 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 376 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muraripur

Muraripur 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 Muraripur

Muraripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Muraripur 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 Muraripur

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

Health Facilities in Muraripur

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

FAQs about Muraripur