Kishanpur - Arsha, Purulia

Kishanpur is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Sirkabad and around 28 km from Purulia. Mankiary serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kishanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kishanpur is 331156. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.43 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Kishanpur

As per Census 2011, Kishanpur village has a total population of 338 people, consisting of 179 males and 159 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kishanpur

Kishanpur 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 Kishanpur

Kishanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Garh Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Kishanpur is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kishanpur is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kishanpur

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

Health Facilities in Kishanpur

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

FAQs about Kishanpur