Bishunpura - Harraiya, Basti

Bishunpura is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Ama Bhuilapar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpura is 179229. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.39 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Bishunpura

As per Census 2011, Bishunpura village has a total population of 241 people, consisting of 127 males and 114 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population241127114
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432716
Scheduled Castes (SC)955045
Literate Population1086345
Illiterate Population1336469

Nearby Villages of Bishunpura

Bishunpura 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)
Ama BhuilaparSouth0.51 km
AgaunaWest0.62 km
Bagdih KuwarNorth-East0.64 km
Bagdhee ShukalEast0.94 km
RadhepurWest1.09 km
JaitapurSouth-West1.41 km
BhuilaSouth-West1.46 km
SinghahiSouth-East1.49 km
BaluwaNorth-West1.54 km
SumahiNorth1.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bishunpura

Bishunpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Basti to Bishunpura is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Bishunpura is about 32 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 Bishunpura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bishunpura 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 Bishunpura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bishunpura 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 Bishunpura

Where is Bishunpura located?

Bishunpura village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bishunpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Bishunpura is Ama Bhuilapar.

What is the pincode of Bishunpura?

The pincode of Bishunpura is 272163.

What is the population of Bishunpura?

Bishunpura has a total population of 241, including 127 males and 114 females.

How many households are there in Bishunpura?

There are 32 households in Bishunpura.

What is the literacy rate in Bishunpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishunpura is 44.81%. Male literacy is 49.61% and female literacy is 39.47%.