Marbedya - Santuri, Purulia

Marbedya is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Santuri and around 64.9 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marbedya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marbedya is 330578. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.82 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Marbedya

According to the 2011 Census, Marbedya village had a total population of 1,397 people, including 692 males and 705 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.21%, with male literacy at 73.39% and female literacy at 44.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 922.

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

Nearby Villages of Marbedya

Marbedya 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 Marbedya

Marbedya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Marbedya is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Marbedya is about 64.9 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 Marbedya

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

Health Facilities in Marbedya

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

FAQs about Marbedya