Bilur - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Bilur is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Virajpet and around 66 km from Madikeri. Hudikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilur is 618082. The village covers a total geographical area of 857.45 hectares and falls under the 571213 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bilur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bilur

According to the 2011 Census, Bilur village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 617 males and 616 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.12%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 70.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilur

Bilur 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 Bilur

Bilur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Bilur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Bilur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilur

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

Health Facilities in Bilur

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

FAQs about Bilur