Where is Murguma village located?
Murguma is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Murguma Village
Murguma is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331504, the Census 2011 record lists 2,749 people in 554 households and the reported area is 301.31 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 14 km.
Murguma is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331504 and 2,749 people in 554 households.
Village Code331504
Population2,749
Households554
Area301.31 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Murguma at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,749 people, 301.31 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Murguma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Murguma falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331504.
- The record lists 2,749 people living in 554 households.
- The reported village area is 301.31 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Murguma
- Census Village Code
- 331504
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- CD Block
- Jhalda - II
- Households
- 554
- Population
- 2,749
- Male Population
- 1,390
- Female Population
- 1,359
- Sex Ratio
- 977.7
- Area
- 301.31 hectares
- Area
- 3.01 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723213
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
912.35 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.96 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
3.75%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
13.6%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
73.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Murguma in the official administrative record. Census village code 331504 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331504
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Murguma, about 14 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 40.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40.5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 301.31 hectares
- Area
- 3.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,749 people in 554 households, with 1,390 male residents and 1,359 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 3.75% and ST share is 13.6% for Murguma. Population density works out to about 912.35 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 554
- Total Population
- 2,749
- Male Population
- 1,390
- Female Population
- 1,359
- Sex Ratio
- 977.7
- Average Household Size
- 4.96
- SC Population
- 103
- SC Male Population
- 55
- SC Female Population
- 48
- SC Population Share
- 3.75
- ST Population
- 374
- ST Male Population
- 184
- ST Female Population
- 190
- ST Population Share
- 13.6
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Murguma list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Murguma include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Murguma include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Murguma 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Murguma is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Murguma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 210.19 hectares and irrigated land is 153.84 hectares (73.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Biri
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 64.58 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 22.14
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 210.19
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 56.35 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 153.84
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 153.84 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Murguma village in?
Murguma village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Murguma village in?
Murguma village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Murguma under?
Murguma comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Murguma?
The Census village code of Murguma is 331504.
What is the population of Murguma village?
The village record lists 2,749 people and 554 households for Murguma.
How many households are in Murguma village?
The village record lists 554 households for Murguma.
What is the male and female population of Murguma?
The record lists 1,390 male residents and 1,359 female residents for Murguma.
What is the sex ratio of Murguma village?
The sex ratio of Murguma is 977.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Murguma village?
The reported geographical area of Murguma is 301.31 hectares.
What is the population density of Murguma village?
The approximate population density of Murguma is 912.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Murguma?
The nearest town listed for Murguma is Jhalda, about 14 km away.
How far is Murguma from the district headquarters?
Murguma is about 40.5 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Murguma from the sub-district headquarters?
Murguma is about 13.3 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Murguma?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Murguma.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Murguma?
For Murguma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 210.19 hectares and irrigated land is 153.84 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Murguma.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Murguma.