Bishnupur Municipality

Bishnupur Municipality
Bishnupur Municipality
Type
Type	Municipality
History
Founded	1873; 151 years ago (1873)
Leadership
Chairman	Goutam Goswami
Vice Chairman	Mahabir Agarwala
Structure
Seats	19 [1]
Political groups	AITC: 13 seats   IND: 3 seats   BJP: 2 seats   INC: 1 seats
Elections
Last election	2022
Next election	2027
Website
bishnupurmunicipality.com

Bishnupur Municipality is the civic body that governs Bishnupur and its surrounding areas in Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura, West Bengal, India.

Bishnupur Municipality, established in 1873, is one of the oldest municipalities in West Bengal. It was created to manage the civic needs of Bishnupur town, which had become an important cultural and historical center due to its legacy under the Malla dynasty.^[2][3] The municipality was set up during the British colonial period, a time when urban governance was being introduced in various parts of India to ensure better management of sanitation, public health, and infrastructure in growing towns.

In 2023, Bishnupur Municipality celebrated its 150th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history. ^[4][5]

Bishnupur Municipality covers an area of 14.64 km² and has a total population of 67783 (2011).^[6]

In the 2023 municipal elections for Bishnupur Municipality TMC won 13 seats, Independent candidates won 3 seats, BJP won 2 seats, Congress 1 seat and Independents 2 seats.^[1]

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