Bishunpur - Madhepur, Madhubani

Bishunpur is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Matras serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpur is 220836. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.4 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bishunpur

As per Census 2011, Bishunpur village has a total population of 2,223 people, consisting of 1,178 males and 1,045 females. The village has 473 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 430 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 888 literate and 1,335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2231,1781,045
Child Population (0–6 yrs)430221209
Scheduled Castes (SC)664354310
Literate Population888645243
Illiterate Population1,335533802

Nearby Villages of Bishunpur

Bishunpur 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)
PauniNorth-West1.62 km
NighmaEast1.70 km
DhabghatNorth-East1.78 km
DesamWest2.12 km
MatrasNorth-East2.23 km
TardihaSouth-West2.61 km
SarautiSouth-East2.77 km
Dhanpat BarhiEast2.92 km
KamrailSouth2.99 km
BiraulNorth-West3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bishunpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bishunpur. The nearest railway station is Ghogardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Bishunpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Bishunpur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishunpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bishunpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bishunpur

Where is Bishunpur located?

Bishunpur village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bishunpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bishunpur is Matras.

What is the pincode of Bishunpur?

The pincode of Bishunpur is 847402.

What is the population of Bishunpur?

Bishunpur has a total population of 2,223, including 1,178 males and 1,045 females.

How many households are there in Bishunpur?

There are 473 households in Bishunpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bishunpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishunpur is 39.95%. Male literacy is 54.75% and female literacy is 23.25%.