Muchkunda - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Muchkunda is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Raghunathpur and around 75.8 km from Purulia. Nildih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muchkunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchkunda is 330240. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.2 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Muchkunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Para Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muchkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Muchkunda village had a total population of 665 people, including 343 males and 322 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 56.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Muchkunda

Muchkunda 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 Muchkunda

Muchkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanka, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Muchkunda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Muchkunda is about 75.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muchkunda

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

Health Facilities in Muchkunda

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

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