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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bishunpurwa

As per Census 2011, Bishunpurwa village has a total population of 1,068 people, consisting of 573 males and 495 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 375 literate and 693 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,068573495
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21311598
Scheduled Castes (SC)449242207
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population375254121
Illiterate Population693319374

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChargharwaSouth-East1.04 km
PachrukhaNorth-East1.08 km
BaikunthwaSouth-West1.69 km
NayaganwEast1.89 km
SiktaWest2.11 km
DhokrahaNorth-East2.42 km
BelwaSouth-West2.71 km
DainmarwaWest2.74 km
DumariaSouth-East3.01 km
TakiaEast3.18 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Bishunpurwa

Where is Bishunpurwa located?

Bishunpurwa village is located in Ramnagar Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bishunpurwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Bishunpurwa is Dhokraha.

What is the pincode of Bishunpurwa?

The pincode of Bishunpurwa is 845106.

What is the population of Bishunpurwa?

Bishunpurwa has a total population of 1,068, including 573 males and 495 females.

How many households are there in Bishunpurwa?

There are 192 households in Bishunpurwa.

What is the literacy rate in Bishunpurwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishunpurwa is 35.11%. Male literacy is 44.33% and female literacy is 24.44%.