Bilichodu Village - Jagalur, Davanagere

Bilichodu is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Bilichodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilichodu is 606469. The village covers a total geographical area of 1585.2 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bilichodu

As per Census 2011, Bilichodu village has a total population of 5,856 people, consisting of 2,966 males and 2,890 females. The village has 1,158 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 680 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,676 literate and 2,180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,687 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilichodu

Bilichodu 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 Bilichodu

Bilichodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Bilichodu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Bilichodu is about 29 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 Bilichodu

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

Health Facilities in Bilichodu

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

FAQs about Bilichodu