Biliyur - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Biliyur is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Perne serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biliyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biliyur is 617581. The village covers a total geographical area of 748.33 hectares and falls under the 574325 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Biliyur

According to the 2011 Census, Biliyur village had a total population of 3,612 people, including 1,779 males and 1,833 females, living in 684 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.62%, with male literacy at 92.25% and female literacy at 83.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Biliyur

Biliyur 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 Biliyur

Biliyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kabakaputtur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Biliyur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Biliyur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biliyur

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

Health Facilities in Biliyur

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

FAQs about Biliyur