Murlu - Kashipur, Purulia

Murlu is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14 km from Kashipur and around 66.2 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murlu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murlu is 330706. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.38 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Murlu

According to the 2011 Census, Murlu village had a total population of 1,352 people, including 684 males and 668 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 65.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 539.

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

Nearby Villages of Murlu

Murlu 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 Murlu

Murlu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Murlu is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Murlu is about 66.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murlu

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

Health Facilities in Murlu

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

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