Bilgam - Nasvadi, Chhotaudepur

Bilgam is a village situated in the Nasvadi taluka of Chhotaudepur district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 22 km from Nasvadi and around 102 km from Vadodara. Katkuva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilgam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilgam is 520652. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.89 hectares and falls under the 391150 pincode. Nasvadi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bilgam

According to the 2011 Census, Bilgam village had a total population of 352 people, including 178 males and 174 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.84%, with male literacy at 61.59% and female literacy at 41.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population352178174
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532726
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)352178174
Literate Population1559362
Illiterate Population19785112

Nearby Villages of Bilgam

Bilgam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bilgam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bilgam.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nasvadi to Bilgam is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vadodara to Bilgam is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilgam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bilgam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bilgam

Where is Bilgam located?

Bilgam village is located in Nasvadi Taluka, Chhotaudepur district, Gujarat, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bilgam?

The Gram Panchayat of Bilgam is Katkuva.

What is the pincode of Bilgam?

The pincode of Bilgam is 391150.

What is the population of Bilgam?

Bilgam had a total population of 352, including 178 males and 174 females.

How many households are there in Bilgam?

Bilgam had 68 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bilgam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilgam was 51.84%. Male literacy was 61.59% and female literacy was 41.89%.