Bilikere - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Bilikere is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kabbali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilikere is 617308. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.37 hectares and falls under the 573141 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bilikere

According to the 2011 Census, Bilikere village had a total population of 641 people, including 281 males and 360 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,281 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.39%, with male literacy at 89.31% and female literacy at 68.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilikere

Bilikere 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 Bilikere

Bilikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagarkatte, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Bilikere is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bilikere is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilikere

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

Health Facilities in Bilikere

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

FAQs about Bilikere