Biswak - Islampur, Nalanda

Biswak is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Beshwak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biswak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswak is 244905. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Biswak

According to the 2011 Census, Biswak village had a total population of 2,918 people, including 1,557 males and 1,361 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.99%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 58.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Biswak

Biswak 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 Biswak

Biswak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Biswak is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Biswak is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswak

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

Health Facilities in Biswak

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

FAQs about Biswak