Murarai I community development block

Murarai I community development block encompasses 175.51 square kilometers with 80 inhabited villages in the Birbhum district of West Bengal.

The administrative region forms part of the ancient Rarh territory, characterized by lateritic soil in the west and alluvial plains in the east.

The population distribution reflects a diverse demographic makeup with 58.92 percent Muslim residents and 40.58 percent Hindu inhabitants as of the 2011 census.

The block contains seven gram panchayats, including Chatra, Dumurgram, and Gorsha, with one rural hospital and two primary health centers serving the population.

Agricultural activities dominate the local economy, with 41.66 percent of workers engaged as agricultural laborers and 11.80 percent working as cultivators.

Location: Rampurhat subdivision

Shares border with: Suti I community development block, Murarai II community development block, Nalhati I community development block

GPS coordinates: 24.37689,87.85111

Latest update: May 6, 2025 22:21