Bilagola - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Bilagola is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Mudigere and around 30 km from Chikmagalur. Hesagal (belagola) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilagola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilagola is 609975. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.76 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Bilagola

According to the 2011 Census, Bilagola village had a total population of 3,307 people, including 1,587 males and 1,720 females, living in 805 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.23%, with male literacy at 84.15% and female literacy at 71.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 669, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilagola

Bilagola 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 Bilagola

Bilagola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Bilagola is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Bilagola is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilagola

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

Health Facilities in Bilagola

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

FAQs about Bilagola