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

According to the 2011 Census, Biluvani village had a total population of 761 people, including 375 males and 386 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.49%, with male literacy at 64.72% and female literacy at 46.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Biluvani