Bishunpura - Barauli, Gopalganj

Bishunpura is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bishunpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpura is 231066. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bishunpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bishunpura

As per Census 2011, Bishunpura village has a total population of 7,554 people, consisting of 3,835 males and 3,719 females. The village has 1,255 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,336 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,202 literate and 3,352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 625 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bishunpura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,5543,8353,719
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,336690646
Scheduled Castes (SC)625303322
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1205862
Literate Population4,2022,4911,711
Illiterate Population3,3521,3442,008

Nearby Villages of Bishunpura

Bishunpura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KutlupurNorth-West1.03 km
PanditpurSouth-West1.10 km
BalhaNorth-West1.81 km
DangsiSouth2.11 km
BhikhampurSouth-West2.21 km
Mahammadpur NilamiWest2.22 km
Mahammadpur JaddiWest2.48 km
BakhraurEast2.53 km
LarauliSouth2.55 km
PachrukhiyaNorth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bishunpura

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bishunpura. The nearest railway station is Sher, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Bishunpura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bishunpura is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishunpura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bishunpura village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bishunpura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bishunpura village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bishunpura

Where is Bishunpura located?

Bishunpura village is located in Barauli Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bishunpura?

Bishunpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bishunpura?

The pincode of Bishunpura is 841405.

What is the population of Bishunpura?

Bishunpura has a total population of 7,554, including 3,835 males and 3,719 females.

How many households are there in Bishunpura?

There are 1,255 households in Bishunpura.

What is the literacy rate in Bishunpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishunpura is 55.63%. Male literacy is 64.95% and female literacy is 46.01%.