Bishunpura - Daraundha, Siwan

Bishunpura is a village situated in the Daraundha subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daraundha and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Marasra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpura is 232648. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 841226 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bishunpura

As per Census 2011, Bishunpura village has a total population of 2,138 people, consisting of 1,021 males and 1,117 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 376 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,206 literate and 932 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1381,0211,117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)376191185
Scheduled Castes (SC)1879196
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,206662544
Illiterate Population932359573

Nearby Villages of Bishunpura

Bishunpura 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)
BaidapurSouth0.79 km
FatehpurWest1.17 km
RanibariSouth-East1.24 km
RainiEast1.27 km
KatwarNorth1.35 km
RangrauliEast1.77 km
BaldihSouth1.78 km
AbhuiNorth-West1.94 km
DumariSouth-West2.10 km
RukundipurNorth-East2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bishunpura

Bishunpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Bishunpura is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Bishunpura is about 23 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 Bishunpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bishunpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bishunpura

Where is Bishunpura located?

Bishunpura village is located in Daraundha Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bishunpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Bishunpura is Marasra.

What is the pincode of Bishunpura?

The pincode of Bishunpura is 841226.

What is the population of Bishunpura?

Bishunpura has a total population of 2,138, including 1,021 males and 1,117 females.

How many households are there in Bishunpura?

There are 312 households in Bishunpura.

What is the literacy rate in Bishunpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishunpura is 56.41%. Male literacy is 64.84% and female literacy is 48.70%.