Biswanathpur - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Biswanathpur is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Ramganga and around 90.8 km from Alipore. Ramganga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biswanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswanathpur is 335346. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.6 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

Biswanathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Biswanathpur

As per Census 2011, Biswanathpur village has a total population of 1,162 people, consisting of 627 males and 535 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 919 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Biswanathpur

Biswanathpur 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 Biswanathpur

Public transport in the Biswanathpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ukilerhat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Biswanathpur is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Biswanathpur is about 90.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswanathpur

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

Health Facilities in Biswanathpur

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

FAQs about Biswanathpur