Murguma

Block / Subdivision Jhalda Ii
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Murguma

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Murguma village is 331504. Murguma village is located in Jhalda Ii subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.3km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalda (tehsildar office) and 40.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Begunkodar is the gram panchayat of Murguma village.

The total geographical area of village is 301.31 hectares. Murguma has a total population of 2,749 peoples, out of which male population is 1,390 while female population is 1,359. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 977 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of murguma village is 41.32% out of which 51.29% males and 31.13% females are literate. There are about 554 houses in murguma village. Pincode of murguma village locality is 723213.

Jhalda is nearest town to murguma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Murguma

The population details of Murguma cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,749 1,390 1,359
Child Population (Age 0–6) 472 234 238
Scheduled Castes (SC) Population 103 55 48
Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population 374 184 190
Literate Population 1,136 713 423
Illiterate Population 1,613 677 936

Connectivity of Murguma

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Murguma

Frequently Asked Questions about Murguma

Where is Murguma located?

Murguma village is situated in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murguma?

The Gram Panchayat of Murguma is Begunkodar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Murguma?

The pincode of Murguma is 723213, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Murguma as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Murguma is 2,749, with 1,390 males and 1,359 females.

How many households are there in Murguma as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Murguma village has a total of 554 households.

What is the literacy rate in Murguma as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murguma is 41.32%. The male literacy rate is 51.29%, while the female literacy rate is 31.13%.