Bilisiri - Sagar, Shivamogga

Bilisiri is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Sagar and around 88 km from Shimoga. Padavagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilisiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilisiri is 607221. The village covers a total geographical area of 1254.1 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bilisiri

According to the 2011 Census, Bilisiri village had a total population of 1,116 people, including 537 males and 579 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.11%, with male literacy at 80.81% and female literacy at 58.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilisiri

Bilisiri 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 Bilisiri

Bilisiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Bilisiri is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bilisiri is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilisiri

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

Health Facilities in Bilisiri

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

FAQs about Bilisiri