Muraurf Matra
Muraurf Matra is a revenue village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 152 in 33 households (Census 2011).
152 souls. 33 homes.
Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar.
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Muraurf Matra today
- Potato₹560Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Rice₹5,700Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹6,200Raiganj APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Muraurf Matra is a village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 152 people in 33 households, with a literacy rate of 35.1%. It is administered by the Basalgaon gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 855113.
Gram panchayat
Muraurf Matra is in the Basalgaon (बसलगाँव) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Basalgaon
- Basalgaon
- Kanaila
- Kotara
- Bathna
- Ghoradiha
- Guruan
- Chaklamani
- Chetana
- Machhail
- Nisarbhati
- Sutator
- Panchpur
- Rajboe
- Haati
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Muraurf Matra compares
By population, Muraurf Matra ranks #212 of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Muraurf Matra had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Muraurf Matra at a glance
Muraurf Matra is a village of 152 people in 33 households (Census 2011) in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 212th of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block by population. Literacy is 35.1%, 8.6 points below the block figure of 43.7%, and the sex ratio is 974 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855113; the LGD village code is 225100.
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Key facts — Muraurf Matra
Villages sharing pincode 855113
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- Population
- 152Census 2011
- Male / female
- 77 / 75
- Households
- 33
- People per home
- 4.6
- Literacy rate
- 35.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Muraurf Matra on the map
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Muraurf Matra · 25.6862° N, 87.9139° E
Electoral profile
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From Katihar district
- Prohibition and Excise Department, Katihar
District Administration, Katihar · 13 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
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District Administration, Begusarai · 28 Oct 2026
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District Administration, Sitamarhi · 26 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Muraurf Matra
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Essential services & places near Muraurf Matra
Muraurf Matra isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Barsoi block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Bans Kota
Primary / community health centre
Imadpur
Primary / community health centre
Jamra
Primary / community health centre
Rizwanpur
Primary / community health centre
Shah Pur
Primary / community health centre
Sudhani
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Dhachna
Railway station
- Sanjay Gram
Railway station
- Sudhani
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Muraurf Matra
Where is Muraurf Matra located?
Muraurf Matra is a village in Barsoi block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Muraurf Matra in?
Muraurf Matra is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Muraurf Matra belong to?
Muraurf Matra comes under the Basalgaon gram panchayat.
How is Muraurf Matra written in the local script?
Muraurf Matra is written मुरौर्फ़ मात्र.
What is the pincode of Muraurf Matra?
The pincode of Muraurf Matra, Barsoi, Katihar is 855113.
What is the population of Muraurf Matra?
As per the 2011 Census, Muraurf Matra had a population of 152 (77 males and 75 females).
How many households are there in Muraurf Matra?
Muraurf Matra had 33 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Muraurf Matra?
The literacy rate of Muraurf Matra was 35.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Muraurf Matra?
Muraurf Matra had 974 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Muraurf Matra in?
Muraurf Matra is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Muraurf Matra?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Muraurf Matra, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Muraurf Matra in?
Muraurf Matra is in the Balrampur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Muraurf Matra?
Sangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Balrampur assembly seat, which includes Muraurf Matra, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Muraurf Matra?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Muraurf Matra is 225100 and its Census 2011 village code is 225100.
Which villages are near Muraurf Matra?
Villages near Muraurf Matra include Khempur (within ~15 km), Mithapur (within ~15 km), Alipur (within ~15 km), Kadamgachhi (within ~15 km), Kalidaspur (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Muraurf Matra?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 74.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Katihar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kaliaganj APMC, Raiganj APMC, Islampur APMC, Uttar Dinajpur district — about 27 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | Kaliaganj APMC | 550 | 590 | 560 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Fine | Kaliaganj APMC | 5,600 | 5,800 | 5,700 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Raiganj APMC | 6,000 | 6,500 | 6,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Raiganj APMC | 560 | 600 | 580 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round/Long | Raiganj APMC | 4,200 | 4,800 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Raiganj APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Dry F.A.Q. | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Muraurf Matra's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Muraurf Matra →Compare Muraurf Matra with… →All villages in Barsoi →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
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Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
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Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
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Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
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