Bishpuria

Bishpuria is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.5km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 52.7km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Rakhera Bispuria is the gram panchayat of Bishpuria village.

Here you can discover what makes Bishpuria unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Bishpuria’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 Bishpuria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bishpuria is 330908. The village spans a total geographical area of 770.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723130. Purulia is nearest town to Bishpuria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bishpuria 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 Kashipur 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.

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Population of Bishpuria

According to the 2011 Census, Bishpuria has a total population of about 3,661, with approximately 1,850 males and 1,811 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 429 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 344 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 487. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.28%, with male literacy at about 76.81% and female literacy near 53.51%. There are around 761 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bishpuria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bishpuria

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

Nearby Villages of Bishpuria

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

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