Kishunpura - Katiya, Gopalganj

Kishunpura is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Pat Khauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kishunpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kishunpura is 229792. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 841441 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kishunpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kishunpura

According to the 2011 Census, Kishunpura village had a total population of 457 people, including 205 males and 252 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,229 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.83%, with male literacy at 74.53% and female literacy at 52.13%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population457205252
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854441
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population230120110
Illiterate Population22785142

Nearby Villages of Kishunpura

Kishunpura 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)
KamdhenwaWest0.68 km
Belwa DubeSouth0.73 km
ShukrauliEast0.82 km
Bagahi KhasSouth-East0.99 km
Belwa TiwariSouth1.06 km
KhalganwNorth-East1.17 km
Pokhar BhindaWest1.21 km
RaipuraNorth-West1.39 km
BarehiSouth1.52 km
Shamdas BagahiSouth-East1.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kishunpura

Kishunpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Kishunpura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kishunpura is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kishunpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kishunpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Kishunpura

Where is Kishunpura located?

Kishunpura village is located in Katiya Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kishunpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kishunpura is Pat Khauli.

What is the pincode of Kishunpura?

The pincode of Kishunpura is 841441.

What is the population of Kishunpura?

Kishunpura had a total population of 457, including 205 males and 252 females.

How many households are there in Kishunpura?

Kishunpura had 77 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kishunpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kishunpura was 61.83%. Male literacy was 74.53% and female literacy was 52.13%.