Mirjapur - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Mirjapur is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirjapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirjapur is 344540. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.25 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mirjapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mirjapur village had a total population of 2,561 people, including 1,332 males and 1,229 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.49%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 78.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Mirjapur

Mirjapur 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 Mirjapur

Mirjapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Mirjapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Mirjapur is about 8.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirjapur

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

Health Facilities in Mirjapur

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

FAQs about Mirjapur