Bishunpurwa - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Bishunpurwa is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhokraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpurwa is 216274. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bishunpurwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bishunpurwa village had a total population of 1,068 people, including 573 males and 495 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.86%, with male literacy at 55.46% and female literacy at 30.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishunpurwa

Bishunpurwa 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 Bishunpurwa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bishunpurwa. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bishunpurwa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bishunpurwa is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishunpurwa

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

Health Facilities in Bishunpurwa

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

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