Muraddi village, Santuri block | Pincode 723156

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BASANTI MAHALI

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LGD code: 330519
Pincode: 723156
Post office: Murardih
Population: 2,321
Households: 497
Literacy rate: 65.8%
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 785
Distance to district centre: 44 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Kolkata: 194 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1108 km
Nearest railway station: Muradi · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Harmadih Rural Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Muraddi compares

By population, Muraddi ranks #5 of 103 villages in Santuri mandal.

Literacy rate

65.8%

+9.0% vs mandal average

Muraddi: 65.8%
Santuri mandal: 56.8%
Purulia district: 55.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,011

+49 vs mandal average

Muraddi: 1,011
Santuri mandal: 962

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Muraddi: 4.7
Santuri mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Muraddi at a glance

Muraddi is a village of 2,321 people in 497 households (Census 2011) in Santuri block, Purulia district, West Bengal, the 5th-largest of 103 villages in Santuri block. Literacy is 66%, 9 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,011 women per 1,000 men. It lies 44 km from the Purulia district centre, 42 km from Barra, the nearest town, 2 km from Muradi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 723156, served by Murardih post office; the LGD village code is 330519. The nearest hospital or health centre is Harmadih Rural Hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is BASANTI MAHALI, and the village votes in Saltora assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandana Bauri. The population is estimated at 2,596 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Muraddi · this village	2,321	66%	—
Gangtiadi · Santuri	0	—	1.9 km W
Saoradi · Santuri	185	77%	2.1 km NW
Berakural · Santuri	0	—	2.2 km E
Pandua Chak · Santuri	0	—	2.5 km NW
Dhuluri · Santuri	213	52%	2.6 km NW
Khayerbasia Chak · Santuri	0	—	2.9 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Muraddi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 2
Senior secondary: 2
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 345.57
Irrigated area (ha): 171
Forest area (ha): 35.04

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Muraddi

LGD code: 330519
Pincode: 723156
Post office: Murardih
Population (Census 2011): 2,321
Population (projected 2026): 2,596
Households: 497
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1011
Literacy rate: 65.8%
Coordinates: 23.58524°N, 86.82513°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bankura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Saltora
Member of Parliament: Arup Chakraborty
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandana Bauri
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BASANTI MAHALI
Block / Mandal: Santuri

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purulia district level

Then & Now

Muraddi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,321

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

2,596

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

497

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,321Census 2011
Households: 497Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5962026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,50,832MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purulia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purulia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purulia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Muraddi

Mandal centre

Santuri · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 32 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Purulia · ≈ 44 km

≈ 1 h 29 min by car · 1 h 46 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,798 people

Barra · ≈ 42 km

≈ 1 h 26 min by car · 1 h 42 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata194 kmcapital
Hyderabad1108 km
Delhi1111 km
Chennai1357 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMuradi2 km
Bus stopHostel More, Riverside14 km
Hospital / PHCHarmadih Rural Hospital4 km
ATM / bankSBI16 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil7 km
CollegeCareer Building Private ITI8 km
Police stationAsansol South Police Station19 km

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India2 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
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Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
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People often ask about Muraddi

What is the pincode of Muraddi?

The pincode of Muraddi, Santuri block, Purulia district, West Bengal is 723156. The post office is Murardih.

Which post office delivers to Muraddi?

Mail for Muraddi is delivered through Murardih post office, pincode 723156, in Santuri block, Purulia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Muraddi located?

Muraddi is a village in Santuri block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Muraddi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Muraddi village has a population of 2,321 across 497 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Muraddi?

The current sarpanch of Muraddi gram panchayat is BASANTI MAHALI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Muraddi in?

Muraddi falls under the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #36) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Muraddi in?

Muraddi falls under the Saltora assembly constituency (AC #247) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Muraddi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Muraddi village is 65.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Muraddi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Muraddi village is 1011 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Muraddi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Muraddi, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Muraddi from Purulia district centre?

Muraddi is approximately 44 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purulia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Muraddi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Muraddi village is 330519.

Which is the nearest town to Muraddi?

Barra (population 10,798, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 42 km from Muraddi in a straight line.

How big is Muraddi compared to other villages in Santuri block?

Muraddi ranks 5 of 103 villages in Santuri block by Census 2011 population (2,321 residents).

How far is Muraddi from Kolkata?

Muraddi is about 194 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 252 km.

How far is Muraddi from Hyderabad?

Muraddi is about 1108 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1441 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Muraddi?

Muradi is the nearest railway station to Muraddi, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Muraddi?

Hostel More, Riverside is the nearest bus stop to Muraddi, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Muraddi?

Harmadih Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Muraddi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Muraddi?

SBI is the nearest ATM or bank to Muraddi, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Muraddi?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Muraddi, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MLA of Muraddi?

Muraddi falls under Saltora assembly constituency (AC 247). The sitting MLA is Chandana Bauri (BJP).

Who is the MP for Muraddi?

Muraddi is in Bankura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Arup Chakraborty (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Muraddi in 2026?

Muraddi is estimated at 2,596 people in 2026, up about 12% from 2,321 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Muraddi in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Muraddi in Purulia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Muraddi?

BASANTI MAHALI is the sarpanch of Muraddi gram panchayat, Santuri block. See the sarpanch list of Santuri block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)