Muradpur - Potashpur - II, Purba Medinipur
Muradpur is a village situated in the Potashpur - II subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Khar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muradpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Muradpur is 345077. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.82 hectares and falls under the 721440 pincode. Egra is the nearest town.
Muradpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanthi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Muradpur
According to the 2011 Census, Muradpur village had a total population of 586 people, including 287 males and 299 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 90.36% and female literacy at 73.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 586 | 287 | 299 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 38 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 423 | 225 | 198 |
| Illiterate Population | 163 | 62 | 101 |
Nearby Villages of Muradpur
Muradpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Muradpur
Muradpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Muradpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Muradpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Muradpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Muradpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Muradpur
Where is Muradpur located?
Muradpur village is located in Potashpur - II Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Muradpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Muradpur is Khar.
What is the pincode of Muradpur?
The pincode of Muradpur is 721440.
What is the population of Muradpur?
Muradpur had a total population of 586, including 287 males and 299 females.
How many households are there in Muradpur?
Muradpur had 141 households.
What is the literacy rate in Muradpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muradpur was 81.82%. Male literacy was 90.36% and female literacy was 73.88%.