Bishnupur
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| Elevation | 59 |
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| Weather | 12°C, Wind W at 5 km/h, 91% Humidity |
| Population | 67,783 (2011) |
| Local time | Monday 07:27 |
| District | Bankura |
| Colleges and universities | Ramananda College |
| K. G. Engineering Institute | |
| Ramsharan College of Music | |
| Neighborhoods | Gopalganj |
| Rajdarbar | |
| Kundkundar Bazar | |
| Kaitypara | |
| Professors Colony | |
| Shalbagan | |
| Bailapara | |
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| ID | 2283977 |
About Bishnupur
Bishnupur is a town in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. It's known for its Hindu temples made from local terracotta, such as the pyramid-shaped Rasmancha, established around 1600. Ornate carvings adorn the walls of Jor Bangla Temple. North, Madan Mohan Temple is decorated with scenes from Hindu legends, including the "Mahabharata. " In town, the Bishnupur Museum displays manuscripts and ancient sculptures.