Bishnupur Village - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Bishnupur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Gaighata and around 41.7 km from Barasat. Sutia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishnupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishnupur is 322752. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.63 hectares and falls under the 743273 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Gaighata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bishnupur

As per Census 2011, Bishnupur village has a total population of 4,119 people, consisting of 2,121 males and 1,998 females. The village has 1,000 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 402 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,939 literate and 1,180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,024 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Public transport in the Bishnupur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Bishnupur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bishnupur is about 41.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. 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