Bishra

Block / Subdivision Diamond Harbour Ii
State West Bengal

About Bishra

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bishra village is 334401. Bishra village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 120.72 hectares. Bishra has a total population of 4,274 peoples, out of which male population is 2,181 while female population is 2,093. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bishra village is 66.03% out of which 70.93% males and 60.92% females are literate. There are about 956 houses in bishra village. Pincode of bishra village locality is 743504.

When it comes to administration, Bishra village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bishra village comes under Falta Vidhan Sabha constituency & Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to bishra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Bishra

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,274 2,181 2,093
Literate Population 2,822 1,547 1,275
Illiterate Population 1,452 634 818

Connectivity of Bishra

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Bishra

Frequently Asked Questions about Bishra

Where is Bishra located?

Bishra village is situated in Diamond Harbour Ii Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bishra?

The Gram Panchayat of Bishra is Bhadura Haridas (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Bishra?

The pincode of Bishra is 743504, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Bishra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bishra is 4,274, with 2,181 males and 2,093 females.

How many households are there in Bishra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Bishra village has a total of 956 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bishra as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bishra is 66.03%. The male literacy rate is 70.93%, while the female literacy rate is 60.92%.