Where is Muraripur village located?
Muraripur is in Sikti Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Muraripur Village
Muraripur is an inhabited village in Sikti Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221978, the Census 2011 record lists 5,356 people in 1,029 households and the reported area is 586.3 hectares. The local references include Muraripur Gram Panchayat, Sikti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 45 km.
Village Code221978
Population5,356
Households1,029
Area586.3 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Muraripur
- Census Village Code
- 221978
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sikti
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01118
- CD Block
- Sikti
- Gram Panchayat
- Muraripur
- Households
- 1,029
- Population
- 5,356
- Male Population
- 2,729
- Female Population
- 2,627
- Sex Ratio
- 962.62
- Area
- 586.3 hectares
- Area
- 5.86 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 45 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Muraripur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,356 people, 586.3 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Muraripur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Muraripur falls under Sikti Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221978.
- The record lists 5,356 people living in 1,029 households.
- The reported village area is 586.3 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density913.53 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.3%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Muraripur in the official administrative record. Census village code 221978, Muraripur Gram Panchayat and Sikti CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01118
- Village Census Code
- 221978
- CD Block Code
- 0106
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0005
- CD Block Name
- Sikti
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Muraripur
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Muraripur, about 45 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sikti
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 45 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 45 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 45 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 586.3 hectares
- Area
- 5.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,356 people in 1,029 households, with 2,729 male residents and 2,627 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 20.2% and ST share is 0.3% for Muraripur. Population density works out to about 913.53 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,029
- Total Population
- 5,356
- Male Population
- 2,729
- Female Population
- 2,627
- Sex Ratio
- 962.62
- Average Household Size
- 5.21
- SC Population
- 1,082
- SC Male Population
- 539
- SC Female Population
- 543
- SC Population Share
- 20.2
- ST Population
- 16
- ST Male Population
- 8
- ST Female Population
- 8
- ST Population Share
- 0.3
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Muraripur list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 4
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Muraripur. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Muraripur include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 8.03 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 220 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Muraripur include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Muraripur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Muraripur is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Muraripur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 480.03 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares (62.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 17.24
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 22 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 36 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 480.03
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 180.03 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 300.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 80 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Muraripur village in?
Muraripur village is in Araria district.
Which state is Muraripur village in?
Muraripur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Muraripur under?
Muraripur comes under Sikti Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Muraripur?
The Census village code of Muraripur is 221978.
Which Gram Panchayat is Muraripur under?
Muraripur is listed under Muraripur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sikti.
What is the population of Muraripur village?
The village record lists 5,356 people and 1,029 households for Muraripur.
How many households are in Muraripur village?
The village record lists 1,029 households for Muraripur.
What is the male and female population of Muraripur?
The record lists 2,729 male residents and 2,627 female residents for Muraripur.
What is the sex ratio of Muraripur village?
The sex ratio of Muraripur is 962.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Muraripur village?
The reported geographical area of Muraripur is 586.3 hectares.
What is the population density of Muraripur village?
The approximate population density of Muraripur is 913.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Muraripur?
The nearest town listed for Muraripur is Araria, about 45 km away.
How far is Muraripur from the district headquarters?
Muraripur is about 45 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Muraripur from the sub-district headquarters?
Muraripur is about 5 km from Sikti, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Muraripur?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Muraripur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Muraripur?
For Muraripur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 480.03 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Muraripur.