Biluvani - Sorab, Shivamogga

Biluvani is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Sorab and around 76 km from Shimoga. Bilavalni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biluvani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biluvani is 607587. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.25 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Biluvani

As per Census 2011, Biluvani village has a total population of 761 people, consisting of 375 males and 386 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 369 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 452 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population761375386
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964947
Scheduled Castes (SC)452222230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)673136
Literate Population369211158
Illiterate Population392164228

Nearby Villages of Biluvani

Biluvani 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)
GerukoppaNorth-West0.95 km
SuthukoteNorth-East1.05 km
ChatradahalliEast1.75 km
KumsiNorth-West1.81 km
BedavattiSouth-West2.08 km
KolgunisiSouth-East2.09 km
MalooruNorth2.55 km
ArekoppaSouth2.97 km
Shiralakoppa (rural)North-East3.12 km
GuddadahosalliWest3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Biluvani

Biluvani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagar Jambagaru, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Biluvani is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Biluvani is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biluvani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Biluvani

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

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

FAQs about Biluvani

Where is Biluvani located?

Biluvani village is located in Sorab Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Biluvani?

The Gram Panchayat of Biluvani is Bilavalni.

What is the pincode of Biluvani?

The pincode of Biluvani is 577428.

What is the population of Biluvani?

Biluvani has a total population of 761, including 375 males and 386 females.

How many households are there in Biluvani?

There are 189 households in Biluvani.

What is the literacy rate in Biluvani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biluvani is 48.49%. Male literacy is 56.27% and female literacy is 40.93%.