Bishunpur - Dhanwar, Giridih

Bishunpur is a village situated in the Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gakhar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Lalbajar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpur is 351075. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.02 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode.

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 Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bishunpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishunpur village had a total population of 966 people, including 496 males and 470 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.61%, with male literacy at 74.12% and female literacy at 47.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170.

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 <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dasara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Bishunpur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

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