Bisilamane - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Bisilamane is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Bhadravati and around 27 km from Shimoga. Dodderi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bisilamane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisilamane is 608595. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.95 hectares and falls under the 577301 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bisilamane

As per Census 2011, Bisilamane village has a total population of 285 people, consisting of 145 males and 140 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population285145140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331221
Scheduled Castes (SC)985444
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372413
Literate Population18210676
Illiterate Population1033964

Nearby Villages of Bisilamane

Bisilamane 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)
VaravinakereSouth-East1.52 km
KenchammanahalliSouth2.18 km
DodderiNorth-East2.39 km
GuddadaneralakereNorth2.60 km
UkkundaSouth-West2.68 km
BalekatteSouth-East2.68 km
AntaragangeWest2.98 km
DevarahalliNorth-West3.05 km
SiddarahalliSouth-East3.89 km
KachagondanahalliWest3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bisilamane

Bisilamane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Bisilamane is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bisilamane is about 27 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 Bisilamane

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bisilamane

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bisilamane 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Bisilamane

Where is Bisilamane located?

Bisilamane village is located in Bhadravati Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bisilamane?

The Gram Panchayat of Bisilamane is Dodderi.

What is the pincode of Bisilamane?

The pincode of Bisilamane is 577301.

What is the population of Bisilamane?

Bisilamane has a total population of 285, including 145 males and 140 females.

How many households are there in Bisilamane?

There are 68 households in Bisilamane.

What is the literacy rate in Bisilamane?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bisilamane is 63.86%. Male literacy is 73.10% and female literacy is 54.29%.