Bishra

Bishra is a village located in Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Midnapore are the district & sub-district headquarters of Bishra village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Shiromoni is the gram panchayat of Bishra village.

Bishra has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bishra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bishra is 339398. The village spans a total geographical area of 536.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721305. Midnapore is nearest town to Bishra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bishra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kharagpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bishra

Below is a concise population overview of Bishra as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bishra village:

• The total population of Bishra village is around 2,234, including approximately 1,156 males and 1,078 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 321 children aged 0–6 years in Bishra village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Bishra village has 611 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 810 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Bishra village is about 60.30%, with male literacy at 70.59% and female literacy at 49.26%.
• There are around 482 households in Bishra village.

Connectivity of Bishra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bishra. As per the 2011 stats, Bishra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bishra

Knowing the nearby villages of Bishra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bishra.

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