Musuria - Balagarh, Hooghly

Musuria is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Patuligram and around 28.7 km from Chinsura. Ektarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musuria is 324964. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.59 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Musuria

As per Census 2011, Musuria village has a total population of 1,035 people, consisting of 525 males and 510 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 667 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 347 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Musuria

Musuria 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 Musuria

Musuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Musuria is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Musuria is about 28.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musuria

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

Health Facilities in Musuria

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

FAQs about Musuria