Indian Village Directory

Bishunpur Village

Bishunpur is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359541, the Census 2011 record lists 2,436 people in 497 households and the reported area is 126 hectares. The local references include Bishunpur Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pakur at about 25 km.

In short:

Bishunpur is a village in Barharwa Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359541 and 2,436 people in 497 households.

Village Code359541
Population2,436
Households497
Area126 hectares

Detailed village profile

Bishunpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,436 people, 126 hectares of reported area and Pakur as the nearest town reference for Bishunpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Barharwa
CD Block Barharwa
Gram Panchayat BISHUNPUR
  • Bishunpur falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359541.
  • The record lists 2,436 people living in 497 households.
  • The reported village area is 126 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pakur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Bishunpur
Census Village Code
359541
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barharwa
Sub-district Census Code
02572
CD Block
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat
Bishunpur
Households
497
Population
2,436
Male Population
1,275
Female Population
1,161
Sex Ratio
910.59
Area
126 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816119
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,933.33 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.9 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29.02% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.29% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 12.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bishunpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 359541, Bishunpur Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02572
Village Census Code
359541
CD Block Code
0078
Gram Panchayat Code
0041
CD Block Name
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Bishunpur

Location and Distance

Pakur is the nearest town listed for Bishunpur, about 25 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 67 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barharwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
67 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pakur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
126 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,436 people in 497 households, with 1,275 male residents and 1,161 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 29.02% and ST share is 0.29% for Bishunpur. Population density works out to about 1,933.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
497
Total Population
2,436
Male Population
1,275
Female Population
1,161
Sex Ratio
910.59
Average Household Size
4.9
SC Population
707
SC Male Population
363
SC Female Population
344
SC Population Share
29.02
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bishunpur list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bishunpur include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.96 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bishunpur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bishunpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bishunpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 121.01 hectares and irrigated land is 15.35 hectares (12.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.99
Net Area Sown In Hectares
121.01
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
105.66 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.35
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
13.39 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bishunpur village located?

Bishunpur is in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Bishunpur village in?

Bishunpur village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Bishunpur village in?

Bishunpur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Bishunpur under?

Bishunpur comes under Barharwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bishunpur?

The Census village code of Bishunpur is 359541.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bishunpur under?

Bishunpur is listed under BISHUNPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.

What is the population of Bishunpur village?

The village record lists 2,436 people and 497 households for Bishunpur.

How many households are in Bishunpur village?

The village record lists 497 households for Bishunpur.

What is the male and female population of Bishunpur?

The record lists 1,275 male residents and 1,161 female residents for Bishunpur.

What is the sex ratio of Bishunpur village?

The sex ratio of Bishunpur is 910.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bishunpur village?

The reported geographical area of Bishunpur is 126 hectares.

What is the population density of Bishunpur village?

The approximate population density of Bishunpur is 1,933.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bishunpur?

The nearest town listed for Bishunpur is Pakur, about 25 km away.

How far is Bishunpur from the district headquarters?

Bishunpur is about 67 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bishunpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Bishunpur is about 7 km from Barharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bishunpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bishunpur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bishunpur?

For Bishunpur, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 121.01 hectares and irrigated land is 15.35 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bishunpur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.