Bishwanathpur - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Bishwanathpur is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Vishwanathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishwanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishwanathpur is 184599. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.32 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Bishwanathpur

As per Census 2011, Bishwanathpur village has a total population of 1,178 people, consisting of 593 males and 585 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 540 illiterate residents. Additionally, 483 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,178593585
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19689107
Scheduled Castes (SC)483239244
Literate Population638402236
Illiterate Population540191349

Nearby Villages of Bishwanathpur

Bishwanathpur 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)
TerhwaEast1.71 km
BiraichiNorth-West2.01 km
MedanipurWest2.57 km
Luxmipur Urf Kurmi PattiNorth-East2.86 km
KhotahiSouth-East2.91 km
KhanpurNorth-West2.99 km
BiraichaNorth3.07 km
Pakariar BishunpurSouth-West3.43 km
Chakhnipuran ChhapraEast3.45 km
Chakhani Bhoj ChhapraEast3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bishwanathpur

Bishwanathpur 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 Khushal Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Mahrajganj to Bishwanathpur is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Bishwanathpur is about 31 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 Bishwanathpur

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

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

Where is Bishwanathpur located?

Bishwanathpur village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bishwanathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bishwanathpur is Vishwanathpur.

What is the pincode of Bishwanathpur?

The pincode of Bishwanathpur is 273303.

What is the population of Bishwanathpur?

Bishwanathpur has a total population of 1,178, including 593 males and 585 females.

How many households are there in Bishwanathpur?

There are 184 households in Bishwanathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bishwanathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishwanathpur is 54.16%. Male literacy is 67.79% and female literacy is 40.34%.