Murulia - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Murulia is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.1 km from Nutanhat and around 40.7 km from Barddhaman. Kaichar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murulia is 319141. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.24 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Murulia

According to the 2011 Census, Murulia village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 540 males and 508 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.97%, with male literacy at 76.58% and female literacy at 62.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 711, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Murulia

Murulia 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 Murulia

Murulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Murulia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Murulia is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murulia

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

Health Facilities in Murulia

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

FAQs about Murulia