Muraripur - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Muraripur is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Mathurapur and around 56.2 km from Alipore. Mathurapur Paschim serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muraripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muraripur is 334787. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.28 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Muraripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandirbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Muraripur

As per Census 2011, Muraripur village has a total population of 910 people, consisting of 468 males and 442 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 656 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muraripur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Muraripur

Muraripur 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 Muraripur

Muraripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mathurapur Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Muraripur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Muraripur is about 56.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muraripur

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

Health Facilities in Muraripur

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

FAQs about Muraripur