Bishunpurwa - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Bishunpurwa is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Rasra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpurwa is 203401. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.06 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode.

Bishunpurwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bishunpurwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bishunpurwa village had a total population of 738 people, including 381 males and 357 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.19%, with male literacy at 78.30% and female literacy at 57.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishunpurwa

Bishunpurwa 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 Bishunpurwa

Bishunpurwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Bishunpurwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishunpurwa

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

Health Facilities in Bishunpurwa

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

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