Bishrail - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bishrail is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 53.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishrail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishrail is 310630. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.58 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bishrail 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 Bishrail

According to the 2011 Census, Bishrail village had a total population of 756 people, including 379 males and 377 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.31%, with male literacy at 77.35% and female literacy at 63.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishrail

Bishrail 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 Bishrail

Public transport in the Bishrail is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Bishrail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bishrail is about 53.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishrail

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

Health Facilities in Bishrail

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

FAQs about Bishrail