Bishunpur

Bishunpur is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.9km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Bishunpur village. As per 2009 stats, Bazargaon I is the gram panchayat of Bishunpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bishunpur unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bishunpur’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 Bishunpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bishunpur is 309420. The village spans a total geographical area of 131.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raigunj is nearest town to Bishunpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Bishunpur

Population of Bishunpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishunpur has a total population of about 1,106, with approximately 554 males and 552 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 248 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 250 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 63. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.04%, with male literacy at about 46.03% and female literacy near 38.04%. There are around 206 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bishunpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bishunpur

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

Nearby Villages of Bishunpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bishunpur