Bishunpur - Ambikapur, Surguja

Bishunpur is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 31 km from Surajpur and around 5 km from Ambikapur. Bishunpurkhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpur is 432527. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.41 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bishunpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ambikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bishunpur

As per Census 2011, Bishunpur village has a total population of 1,033 people, consisting of 525 males and 508 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 600 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 847 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Bishunpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 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