Muraddi - Santuri, Purulia

Muraddi is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Santuri and around 61.9 km from Purulia. Muradi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muraddi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muraddi is 330519. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.57 hectares and falls under the 723156 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Muraddi

According to the 2011 Census, Muraddi village had a total population of 2,321 people, including 1,154 males and 1,167 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.20%, with male literacy at 81.33% and female literacy at 64.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,061, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Muraddi

Muraddi 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 Muraddi

Muraddi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Muraddi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Muraddi is about 61.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muraddi

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

Health Facilities in Muraddi

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

FAQs about Muraddi