Bishnupur - Khaira, Balasore
Bishnupur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Similia and around 56 km from Baleshwar. Barada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishnupur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishnupur is 394186. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Bishnupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Bishnupur
According to the 2011 Census, Bishnupur village had a total population of 665 people, including 314 males and 351 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.27%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 62.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 665 | 314 | 351 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 89 | 40 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 366 | 175 | 191 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 399 | 211 | 188 |
| Illiterate Population | 266 | 103 | 163 |
Nearby Villages of Bishnupur
Bishnupur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bishnupur
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bishnupur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bishnupur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Bishnupur
Where is Bishnupur located?
Bishnupur village is located in Khaira Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bishnupur?
The Gram Panchayat of Bishnupur is Barada.
What is the pincode of Bishnupur?
The pincode of Bishnupur is 756134.
What is the population of Bishnupur?
Bishnupur had a total population of 665, including 314 males and 351 females.
How many households are there in Bishnupur?
Bishnupur had 158 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bishnupur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishnupur was 69.27%. Male literacy was 77.01% and female literacy was 62.25%.