Bilasanur - Harihar, Davanagere

Bilasanur is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Nandigavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilasanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilasanur is 606208. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.23 hectares and falls under the 577516 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bilasanur

As per Census 2011, Bilasanur village has a total population of 1,373 people, consisting of 711 males and 662 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 959 literate and 414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 203 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bilasanur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,373711662
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085949
Scheduled Castes (SC)1287256
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20310499
Literate Population959559400
Illiterate Population414152262

Nearby Villages of Bilasanur

Bilasanur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThimlapuraNorth-East1.33 km
HosahalliSouth1.97 km
NandigaviSouth-West2.50 km
RajanahalliNorth-East2.71 km
NagenahalliNorth-West3.22 km
MudenurNorth-West3.29 km
RamathirthaSouth-East3.65 km
NagenahalliEast3.69 km
RayapuraSouth-East4.33 km
DhuleholeSouth-West4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bilasanur

Bilasanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Bilasanur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Bilasanur is about 28 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 Bilasanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bilasanur

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

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

FAQs about Bilasanur

Where is Bilasanur located?

Bilasanur village is located in Harihar Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bilasanur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bilasanur is Nandigavi.

What is the pincode of Bilasanur?

The pincode of Bilasanur is 577516.

What is the population of Bilasanur?

Bilasanur has a total population of 1,373, including 711 males and 662 females.

How many households are there in Bilasanur?

There are 291 households in Bilasanur.

What is the literacy rate in Bilasanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilasanur is 69.85%. Male literacy is 78.62% and female literacy is 60.42%.