Bisur - Miraj, Sangli

Bisur is a village situated in the Miraj tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Miraj and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bisur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisur is 568709. The village covers a total geographical area of 884 hectares and falls under the 416304 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bisur

As per Census 2011, Bisur village has a total population of 5,224 people, consisting of 2,768 males and 2,456 females. The village has 1,095 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 537 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,161 literate and 1,063 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2242,7682,456
Child Population (0–6 yrs)537327210
Scheduled Castes (SC)1668878
Literate Population4,1612,3041,857
Illiterate Population1,063464599

Nearby Villages of Bisur

Bisur 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)
Kavaji KhotwadiNorth-West1.65 km
BudhgaonSouth2.99 km
KakadwadiEast3.42 km
KarnalSouth-West3.89 km
KavalapurEast4.60 km
NandreWest4.81 km
Shirgaon KavatheNorth5.26 km
Mouje DigrajWest5.96 km
PadmaleSouth-West6.11 km
Kavathe EkandNorth-East6.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bisur

Bisur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandre, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Bisur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bisur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bisur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bisur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bisur

Where is Bisur located?

Bisur village is located in Miraj Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bisur?

Bisur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bisur?

The pincode of Bisur is 416304.

What is the population of Bisur?

Bisur has a total population of 5,224, including 2,768 males and 2,456 females.

How many households are there in Bisur?

There are 1,095 households in Bisur.

What is the literacy rate in Bisur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bisur is 79.65%. Male literacy is 83.24% and female literacy is 75.61%.