Bishra

Bishra is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.7km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 46.1km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Bhadura Haridas is the gram panchayat of Bishra village.

Here you can discover what makes Bishra unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Bishra’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 Bishra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bishra is 334401. The village spans a total geographical area of 120.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743504. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Bishra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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

Google Map of Bishra

Population of Bishra

According to the 2011 Census, Bishra has a total population of about 4,274, with approximately 2,181 males and 2,093 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 521 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,212 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 11. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.03%, with male literacy at about 70.93% and female literacy near 60.92%. There are around 956 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bishra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bishra

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

Nearby Villages of Bishra

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

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