Bishunpur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Bishunpur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Jethpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishunpur is 202496. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.81 hectares and falls under the 222136 pincode. Gutban is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Bishunpur 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 Zafrabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bishunpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishunpur village had a total population of 367 people, including 198 males and 169 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 91.19% and female literacy at 54.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishunpur

Bishunpur 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 Bishunpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bishunpur. The nearest railway station is Salkhapur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gutban to Bishunpur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bishunpur is about 28 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 Bishunpur

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

Health Facilities in Bishunpur

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

FAQs about Bishunpur