Muraripur - Habibpur, Malda

Muraripur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Habibpur and around 25.1 km from English Bazar. Kanturka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muraripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muraripur is 313082. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.78 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muraripur

According to the 2011 Census, Muraripur village had a total population of 376 people, including 201 males and 175 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.27%, with male literacy at 55.31% and female literacy at 37.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Muraripur. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Muraripur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Muraripur is about 25.1 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 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