Bilekal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Bilekal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Bilekal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilekal is 601381. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.1 hectares and falls under the 583280 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bilekal

According to the 2011 Census, Bilekal village had a total population of 2,382 people, including 1,209 males and 1,173 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.72%, with male literacy at 65.99% and female literacy at 36.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilekal

Bilekal 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 Bilekal

Public transport in the Bilekal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Bilekal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Bilekal is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilekal

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

Health Facilities in Bilekal

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

FAQs about Bilekal