Mukurub - Bagmundi, Purulia

Mukurub is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.4 km from Pathardihi and around 64.5 km from Purulia. Tunturi-suisa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukurub village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukurub is 331513. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.17 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Mukurub

According to the 2011 Census, Mukurub village had a total population of 541 people, including 278 males and 263 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.66%, with male literacy at 89.59% and female literacy at 59.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 474.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukurub

Mukurub 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 Mukurub

Mukurub is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Mukurub is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mukurub is about 64.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukurub

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

Health Facilities in Mukurub

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

FAQs about Mukurub