Biswanathpur - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Biswanathpur is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from Deganga. Nurnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biswanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswanathpur is 323329. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.18 hectares and falls under the 743423 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Biswanathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deganga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barasat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Biswanathpur

As per Census 2011, Biswanathpur village has a total population of 4,585 people, consisting of 2,362 males and 2,223 females. The village has 1,063 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 443 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,636 literate and 949 illiterate residents. Additionally, 652 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5852,3622,223
Child Population (0–6 yrs)443219224
Scheduled Castes (SC)652358294
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1459
Literate Population3,6361,9471,689
Illiterate Population949415534

Nearby Villages of Biswanathpur

Biswanathpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamnathpurNorth-West1.00 km
KalianiSouth1.55 km
Basna BenapurWest1.91 km
EkrullyaSouth-West1.97 km
GambhirgachhiNorth2.17 km
DohariaNorth-East2.25 km
ArjullapurNorth-West2.30 km
DegangaSouth-East2.39 km
DogachhiaSouth-West2.53 km
ChyangdanaEast2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Biswanathpur

Biswanathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lebutala, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Biswanathpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswanathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Biswanathpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Biswanathpur

Where is Biswanathpur located?

Biswanathpur village is located in Deganga Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Biswanathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Biswanathpur is Nurnagar.

What is the pincode of Biswanathpur?

The pincode of Biswanathpur is 743423.

What is the population of Biswanathpur?

Biswanathpur has a total population of 4,585, including 2,362 males and 2,223 females.

How many households are there in Biswanathpur?

There are 1,063 households in Biswanathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Biswanathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biswanathpur is 79.30%. Male literacy is 82.43% and female literacy is 75.98%.