Bishunganj - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Bishunganj is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Jamanganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunganj is 260549. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bishunganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bishunganj

According to the 2011 Census, Bishunganj village had a total population of 2,556 people, including 1,335 males and 1,221 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.20%, with male literacy at 71.86% and female literacy at 49.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishunganj

Bishunganj 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bishunganj

Bishunganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makhdumpur Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Bishunganj is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Bishunganj 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 Bishunganj

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

Health Facilities in Bishunganj

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

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