Bishnupur

Bishnupur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Bishnupur village. As per 2009 stats, Autina is the gram panchayat of Bishnupur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bishnupur unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bishnupur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bishnupur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bishnupur is 311536. The village spans a total geographical area of 208.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Bishnupur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bishnupur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bishnupur

Population of Bishnupur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishnupur has a total population of about 2,425, with approximately 1,252 males and 1,173 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 273 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,194 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 560. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.72%, with male literacy at about 67.57% and female literacy near 57.54%. There are around 563 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bishnupur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bishnupur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bishnupur. As per the 2011 stats, Bishnupur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bishnupur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bishnupur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bishnupur.

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