Bishwanathpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bishwanathpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 20.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishwanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishwanathpur is 310908. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.92 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bishwanathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bishwanathpur

As per Census 2011, Bishwanathpur village has a total population of 1,811 people, consisting of 935 males and 876 females. The village has 474 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,059 literate and 752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 327 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 585 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishwanathpur

Bishwanathpur 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 Bishwanathpur

Public transport in the Bishwanathpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bishwanathpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bishwanathpur is about 20.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishwanathpur

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

Health Facilities in Bishwanathpur

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

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