Bisnatha - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Bisnatha is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Ekamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bisnatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisnatha is 223662. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bisnatha

According to the 2011 Census, Bisnatha village had a total population of 676 people, including 356 males and 320 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.29%, with male literacy at 74.31% and female literacy at 53.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Bisnatha

Bisnatha 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 Bisnatha

Bisnatha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Bisnatha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Bisnatha is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bisnatha

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

Health Facilities in Bisnatha

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

FAQs about Bisnatha