# Bishanpur Gram Panchayat, Parihar, Sitamarhi: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Bishanpur is a gram panchayat in Parihar block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar (LGD code 101069, PIN code 843324).
> It has 4 villages: Bhagaha, Bhandsar, Bishunpur, Hanuman Nagar.
> It is in Parihar assembly constituency (MLA: Gayetri Devi, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Sitamarhi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Devesh Chandra Thakur).
> It is about 27 km north-east of Sitamarhi district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bajpatti (24 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/bihar/sitamarhi/parihar/bishanpur/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Bishanpur / बिशनपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 101069
- **Block:** Parihar
- **Anchal (Circle):** Parihar
- **District:** Sitamarhi
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Parihar
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Sitamarhi
- **MLA:** Gayetri Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Devesh Chandra Thakur (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 843324
- **Coordinates:** 26.7571° N, 85.6930° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 2

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Gayetri Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/gayetri-devi-mla-parihar/
- **MP:** Devesh Chandra Thakur (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/devesh-chandra-thakur-mp-sitamarhi/

## Villages
- Bhagaha
- Bhandsar
- Bishunpur
- Hanuman Nagar (हनुमान नगर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Bishanpur Gram Panchayat?
Bishanpur Gram Panchayat is in Parihar block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, and comes under Parihar anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Bishanpur Gram Panchayat?
We haven't verified the Mukhiya's name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat's profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Parihar block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### How many villages are there in Bishanpur Gram Panchayat?
Bishanpur Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Bhagaha, Bhandsar, Bishunpur and Hanuman Nagar.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Bishanpur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Bishanpur was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Which assembly constituency does Bishanpur come under?
Bishanpur comes under the Parihar Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Bishanpur?
The MLA for Parihar is Gayetri Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 82,644 votes (39.4%) and won by 17,189 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bishanpur in?
Bishanpur is in the Sitamarhi Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Bishanpur?
The Member of Parliament for Sitamarhi is Devesh Chandra Thakur (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,15,719 votes (47.1%) and won by 51,356 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Bishanpur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Bishanpur Gram Panchayat is 101069. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Bishanpur?
The PIN code for Bishanpur is usually 843324. The nearest post office is Bishanpur (PIN 843324), about 1.3 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Bishanpur?
The DIGIPIN for Bishanpur is 238-M6C-F3J3. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character digital address code.

### How far is Bishanpur from Sitamarhi?
Bishanpur is about 27 km north-east of Sitamarhi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Parihar block, it is about 3.6 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Bishanpur?
The nearest railway station to Bishanpur is Bajpatti (BJT), about 24 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Parsauni (PSZ), 25 km; Dumra (DUMR), 26 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Bishanpur?
The nearest airport to Bishanpur is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 67 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 143 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Bishanpur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Bishanpur is Canara Bank, Kachaur (IFSC CNRB0017540), roughly 6.0 km away. Other branches nearby: Canara Bank, Marpa (IFSC CNRB0017544) and Canara Bank, Bhutahi (IFSC CNRB0017546). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Bishanpur?
There are 2 schools on record in Bishanpur: M.S. Hanuman Nagar and P.S Tole Bagdah Vishnupur Tole Bagdah.

### Which gram panchayats are near Bishanpur?
The closest gram panchayats to Bishanpur, as the crow flies, are Manpaur (0.7 km), Khairwa Malah (2.5 km), Baya (2.6 km), Bela Machhpakauni (3.2 km) and Parsa (3.3 km).

### How can I complain about work in Bishanpur Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Parihar block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### Where can residents of Bishanpur get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Sitamarhi and Anchal Parihar, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Parihar Anchal office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Bishanpur?
In Bishanpur, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.

### How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Bishanpur?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Bishanpur, the Rajasva Karmachari of Parihar anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you'll need it to track the status.

### How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Bishanpur?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Parihar block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Parihar verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

### How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Bishanpur?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Sitamarhi, block Parihar and panchayat Bishanpur to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Parihar block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC'd job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.

### When does the Gram Sabha of Bishanpur meet?
The Gram Sabha of Bishanpur must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat's villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat's accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.

### How do I check my name in the voter list of Bishanpur?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Parihar block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Bishanpur is in the Parihar assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bishanpur Gram Panchayat?
Bishanpur Gram Panchayat scored 42.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 22nd of 27 panchayats in Parihar block.

### What is the altitude of Bishanpur above sea level?
Bishanpur is about 77 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 10 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Bishanpur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bishanpur gets about 1,180 mm of rain a year, 81% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, reach about 44°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bishanpur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Bishanpur, the land is 73% cropland, 20% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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