Bilki - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Bilki is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Hosanagara and around 52 km from Shimoga. Chikkajeni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilki is 607940. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.22 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bilki

According to the 2011 Census, Bilki village had a total population of 358 people, including 170 males and 188 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.71%, with male literacy at 88.08% and female literacy at 68.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilki

Bilki 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 Bilki

Bilki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Bilki is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bilki is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilki

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

Health Facilities in Bilki

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

FAQs about Bilki