Bilagunda - Nagamangala, Mandya

Bilagunda is a village situated in the Nagamangala taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagamangala and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Kalinganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilagunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilagunda is 613729. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.63 hectares and falls under the 571418 pincode. Nagamangala is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Bilagunda

As per Census 2011, Bilagunda village has a total population of 921 people, consisting of 446 males and 475 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 612 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population921446475
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874146
Scheduled Castes (SC)1869195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492623
Literate Population612334278
Illiterate Population309112197

Nearby Villages of Bilagunda

Bilagunda 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)
ByadarahosahalliNorth-West1.55 km
HatnaSouth-East1.70 km
TharamanakoteNorth-East1.92 km
ByrasandraWest2.49 km
BettadakoteWest2.50 km
ThattekereEast2.77 km
ChannapuraSouth3.20 km
HanchihallNorth-West3.21 km
MuthsandraNorth3.36 km
ErubanahalliSouth-West3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bilagunda

Bilagunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagamangala to Bilagunda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Bilagunda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilagunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bilagunda

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

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

FAQs about Bilagunda

Where is Bilagunda located?

Bilagunda village is located in Nagamangala Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bilagunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Bilagunda is Kalinganahalli.

What is the pincode of Bilagunda?

The pincode of Bilagunda is 571418.

What is the population of Bilagunda?

Bilagunda has a total population of 921, including 446 males and 475 females.

How many households are there in Bilagunda?

There are 220 households in Bilagunda.

What is the literacy rate in Bilagunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilagunda is 66.45%. Male literacy is 74.89% and female literacy is 58.53%.