Joypur community development block, Administrative division in Bishnupur subdivision, India
The Joypur community development block extends across 262.74 square kilometers of fertile plains in eastern Bankura district with a population of 156,920 residents.
The territory belonged to the Hindu Rajas of Bishnupur from the 7th century until 1760, when the British administration took control of the region.
Local artisans maintain traditional handloom weaving of Baluchari saris and create the distinctive terracotta Bankura horse sculptures in their workshops.
The block contains multiple primary health centers and a block primary health center, delivering medical services to thousands of residents throughout the year.
The Gokulchand Temple within the block holds national monument status and stands as a central point for religious gatherings and cultural celebrations.
Location: Bishnupur subdivision
Elevation above the sea: 74 m
Shares border with: Bishnupur community development block, Patrasayer community development block, Indas community development block, Kotulpur community development block, Garhbeta I community development block
GPS coordinates: 23.04740,87.44670
Latest update: March 10, 2025 20:22
Rasmancha
13 km
Keshto Ray Temple, Bishnupur
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Gokulchand Temple
1.9 km
Radha Madhab Temple
12.6 km
Shyamrai Temple
12.8 km
Sareswar Temple
11.9 km
Malleshwar Temple
13.5 km
Shyamchand Temple
12.4 km
Dalmadal Cannon
13 km
Kalachand Temple
12.5 km
Radha Gobinda Temple
12.7 km
Lalji Temple
12.6 km
Saileswar Temple
12.9 km
Patpur Temple
11.6 km
Radha Shyam Temple
12.6 km
Nanda Lal Temple
12.8 km
Radha Binod Temple
12.7 km
Sarbamangala temple
7.6 km
Madan Mohan Temple
13.1 km
Jore Mandir
12.9 km
Gate of Old Fort
12.7 km
Acharya Jogesh Chandra Purakriti Bhaban
12.6 km
Small gateway of fort
12.8 km
Stone chariot
12.7 km
Pancharatna temple of Dey family
4 km
Girigobardhan temple
4.1 km
Varaha
1.8 km
Tantipukur semaphore tower
5.2 kmReviews
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