Murutia - Karimpur - II, Nadia

Murutia is a village situated in the Karimpur - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahamatpur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Murutia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murutia is 321170. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.31 hectares and falls under the 741152 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Murutia

According to the 2011 Census, Murutia village had a total population of 4,270 people, including 2,243 males and 2,027 females, living in 1,102 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.16%, with male literacy at 69.95% and female literacy at 64.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 741, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Murutia

Murutia 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 Murutia

Murutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Murutia is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Murutia is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murutia

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

Health Facilities in Murutia

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

FAQs about Murutia