Murarai I community development block

Murarai I is a community development block in Rampurhat subdivision that contains around 80 inhabited villages spread across the Birbhum district. The area features lateritic soil in the western uplands and alluvial plains toward the east.

This area forms part of the ancient Rarh territory, a region with deep historical roots in the landscape. The geological and soil formations here developed over centuries and continue to shape the local geography.

Muslim and Hindu communities form the social fabric of daily life here, coexisting and sharing village spaces and local celebrations. This religious diversity shapes how the villages function and interact with one another.

The block is organized into seven gram panchayats with basic healthcare available through one rural hospital and two primary health centers. Most areas are reachable through village roads, though facilities are simple and spread across different settlements.

The local workforce relies heavily on agriculture, with many working as farm laborers while others operate their own small plots. This agricultural foundation shapes daily routines and the economic rhythm across all the villages.