Bishpuria - Hura, Purulia

Bishpuria is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Hura and around 52.7 km from Purulia. Rakhera-bispuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishpuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishpuria is 330908. The village covers a total geographical area of 770.26 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Bishpuria

According to the 2011 Census, Bishpuria village had a total population of 3,661 people, including 1,850 males and 1,811 females, living in 761 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.95%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 60.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 487.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishpuria

Bishpuria 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 Bishpuria

Bishpuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Bishpuria is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bishpuria is about 52.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishpuria

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

Health Facilities in Bishpuria

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

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