Bishnubati - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Bishnubati is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 27.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishnubati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishnubati is 317929. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.97 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bishnubati

According to the 2011 Census, Bishnubati village had a total population of 691 people, including 347 males and 344 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.26%, with male literacy at 66.45% and female literacy at 53.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishnubati

Bishnubati 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 Bishnubati

Public transport in the Bishnubati is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bishnubati is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bishnubati is about 27.8 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 Bishnubati

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

Health Facilities in Bishnubati

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

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