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

According to the 2011 Census, Biswanathpur village had a total population of 4,585 people, including 2,362 males and 2,223 females, living in 1,063 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.78%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 84.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Biswanathpur