Bishnupur - Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bishnupur is a village situated in the Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Autina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishnupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishnupur is 311536. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.9 hectares and falls under the 733127 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bishnupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 2,425 people, including 1,252 males and 1,173 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.68%, with male literacy at 76.15% and female literacy at 64.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 560.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bishnupur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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