Bishunpur - Patarghat, Saharsa

Bishunpur is a village situated in the Patarghat subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patarghat and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Bishanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpur is 226512. The village covers a total geographical area of 583 hectares and falls under the 852107 pincode. Madhepura 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.

Population of Bishunpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishunpur village had a total population of 6,590 people, including 3,472 males and 3,118 females, living in 1,417 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.03%, with male literacy at 65.23% and female literacy at 49.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,057, 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 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bishunpur

Bishunpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dauram Madhepura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhepura to Bishunpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Bishunpur is about 15 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 Bishunpur

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

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:

FAQs about Bishunpur