Murugara - Barabazar, Purulia
Murugara is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Barabazar and around 26.4 km from Purulia. Sukurhutu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murugara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Murugara is 331786. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.98 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode.
Murugara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Murugara
Murugara 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ladiha | North-West | 0.85 km |
| Bamundiha | East | 0.92 km |
| Turku | South-East | 1.04 km |
| Chipingdih | South-West | 1.26 km |
| Kalyanpur | West | 1.37 km |
| Lekra Konda | North-East | 1.72 km |
| Arabad | East | 1.77 km |
| Hurumdah | North | 2.00 km |
| Laubera | South-West | 2.08 km |
| Shamrola | South | 2.24 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Murugara
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Murugara. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Murugara is about 26.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Murugara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Murugara 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Murugara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Murugara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Murugara
Where is Murugara located?
Murugara village is located in Barabazar Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murugara?
The Gram Panchayat of Murugara is Sukurhutu.
What is the pincode of Murugara?
The pincode of Murugara is 723143.