Bishunpur - Ramgarh, Dumka

Bishunpur is a village situated in the Ramgarh subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramgarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Paharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpur is 370427. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 814110 pincode.

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

Population of Bishunpur

As per Census 2011, Bishunpur village has a total population of 314 people, consisting of 164 males and 150 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population314164150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442519
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623032
Literate Population18011367
Illiterate Population1345183

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AluwaraNorth-East1.03 km
SejapahariSouth-East1.24 km
KhudimirkhiNorth-West1.32 km
BansbarwaSouth1.41 km
SatralaWest1.54 km
TaljharniSouth-West1.77 km
PatgoraSouth1.95 km
GidhbanaEast1.98 km
ParmaWest2.32 km
MargawanNorth2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bishunpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bishunpur. The nearest railway station is Hansdiha, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Dumka to Bishunpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Bishunpur

Where is Bishunpur located?

Bishunpur village is located in Ramgarh Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bishunpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bishunpur is Paharpur.

What is the pincode of Bishunpur?

The pincode of Bishunpur is 814110.

What is the population of Bishunpur?

Bishunpur has a total population of 314, including 164 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Bishunpur?

There are 66 households in Bishunpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bishunpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishunpur is 57.32%. Male literacy is 68.90% and female literacy is 44.67%.