Bishnupur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bishnupur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 43.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Gangarampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishnupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishnupur is 310645. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.13 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bishnupur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishnupur village had a total population of 229 people, including 109 males and 120 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.42%, with male literacy at 52.22% and female literacy at 43.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishnupur

Bishnupur 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 Bishnupur

Bishnupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Bishnupur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bishnupur is about 43.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishnupur

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

Health Facilities in Bishnupur

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

FAQs about Bishnupur