Biswaspur - Balrampur, Katihar

Biswaspur is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Fatehpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biswaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswaspur is 224871. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.42 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Biswaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Biswaspur village had a total population of 538 people, including 276 males and 262 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.70%, with male literacy at 45.26% and female literacy at 44.08%.

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

Nearby Villages of Biswaspur

Biswaspur 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 Biswaspur

Biswaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Biswaspur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Biswaspur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswaspur

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

Health Facilities in Biswaspur

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

FAQs about Biswaspur