Bilaigarh - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Bilaigarh is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 162 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Sanpanthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilaigarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilaigarh is 445912. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.19 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bilaigarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bilaigarh

According to the 2011 Census, Bilaigarh village had a total population of 601 people, including 288 males and 313 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.40%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 72.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bilaigarh

Bilaigarh is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bilaigarh

Bilaigarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Bilaigarh is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bilaigarh is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilaigarh

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bilaigarh village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bilaigarh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bilaigarh village are given below:

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