Bishnupur - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Bishnupur is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 18.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishnupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishnupur is 321781. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.94 hectares and falls under the 741508 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bishnupur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishnupur village had a total population of 2,258 people, including 1,151 males and 1,107 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.81%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 69.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 613, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Bishnupur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bishnupur is about 18.1 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 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