Bistupur

Bistupur is a village located in Kanksa subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.7km away from sub-district headquarter Kanksa. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Bistupur village. As per 2009 stats, Molandighi is the gram panchayat of Bistupur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bistupur unique in its vibrant Kanksa-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Bistupur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bistupur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bistupur is 318820. The village spans a total geographical area of 3488.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713216. Durgapur is nearest town to Bistupur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bistupur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bistupur

Population of Bistupur

According to the 2011 Census, Bistupur has a total population of about 2,992, with approximately 1,527 males and 1,465 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 342 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 584 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,500. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.99%, with male literacy at about 65.62% and female literacy near 47.99%. There are around 720 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bistupur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bistupur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bistupur. As per the 2011 stats, Bistupur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bistupur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bistupur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bistupur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bistupur