Mukundpur - Jaipur, Purulia

Mukundpur is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.4 km from Jaipur and around 56.2 km from Purulia. Mukundapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukundpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukundpur is 329879. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.66 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Mukundpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mukundpur village had a total population of 2,076 people, including 1,040 males and 1,036 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.51%, with male literacy at 57.66% and female literacy at 37.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 569, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukundpur

Mukundpur 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 Mukundpur

Mukundpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garh Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Mukundpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mukundpur is about 56.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukundpur

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

Health Facilities in Mukundpur

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

FAQs about Mukundpur