Kishanpur

Kishanpur is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20.6km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Mankiary is the gram panchayat of Kishanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kishanpur unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Kishanpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kishanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kishanpur is 331156. The village spans a total geographical area of 161.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Bokaro is nearest town to Kishanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kishanpur 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 Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kishanpur

Population of Kishanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kishanpur has a total population of about 338, with approximately 179 males and 159 females. The sex ratio is around 888 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 38 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 49. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.97%, with male literacy at about 62.01% and female literacy near 25.79%. There are around 62 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kishanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kishanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Kishanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kishanpur