Bisipur - Nandapur, Koraput

Bisipur is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Hikimput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bisipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisipur is 429917. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bisipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bisipur village had a total population of 307 people, including 153 males and 154 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.39%, with male literacy at 45.16% and female literacy at 13.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bisipur

Bisipur 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 Bisipur

Bisipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Bisipur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bisipur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bisipur

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

Health Facilities in Bisipur

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

FAQs about Bisipur