Bilaki - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Bilaki is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Shikarpur and around 82 km from Shimoga. Bilaki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilaki is 607691. The village covers a total geographical area of 854.21 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bilaki

As per Census 2011, Bilaki village has a total population of 2,853 people, consisting of 1,499 males and 1,354 females. The village has 601 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 365 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,870 literate and 983 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,082 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilaki

Bilaki 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 Bilaki

Bilaki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Bilaki is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bilaki is about 82 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 Bilaki

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

Health Facilities in Bilaki

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

FAQs about Bilaki