Bisor - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Bisor is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 80.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kushmore-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bisor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisor is 316118. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.29 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Raghunathgunj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bisor

As per Census 2011, Bisor village has a total population of 5,181 people, consisting of 2,623 males and 2,558 females. The village has 1,208 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 779 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,773 literate and 2,408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1812,6232,558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)779409370
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Literate Population2,7731,5061,267
Illiterate Population2,4081,1171,291

Nearby Villages of Bisor

Bisor 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)
SeoraSouth-East1.77 km
Math KaramjaNorth1.79 km
Math KhargaEast1.95 km
SerSouth2.12 km
TantibiralSouth-East2.53 km
SimgramWest2.73 km
ChhatinaSouth-West2.74 km
KotlaSouth2.76 km
Kismat NispibiralSouth-East3.14 km
NispibiralSouth-East3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bisor

Bisor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lohapur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathgunj to Bisor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bisor is about 80.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bisor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bisor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bisor

Where is Bisor located?

Bisor village is located in Murarai - II Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bisor?

The Gram Panchayat of Bisor is Kushmore-i.

What is the pincode of Bisor?

The pincode of Bisor is 731221.

What is the population of Bisor?

Bisor has a total population of 5,181, including 2,623 males and 2,558 females.

How many households are there in Bisor?

There are 1,208 households in Bisor.

What is the literacy rate in Bisor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bisor is 53.52%. Male literacy is 57.42% and female literacy is 49.53%.