Billur - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Billur is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Billur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Billur is 623930. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.58 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Billur

According to the 2011 Census, Billur village had a total population of 1,532 people, including 785 males and 747 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.99%, with male literacy at 71.24% and female literacy at 52.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Billur

Billur 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 Billur

Billur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tanakallu, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Billur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Billur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Billur

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

Health Facilities in Billur

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

FAQs about Billur