Bilurmane - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Bilurmane is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Konar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilurmane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilurmane is 603860. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.02 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bilurmane

According to the 2011 Census, Bilurmane village had a total population of 287 people, including 146 males and 141 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.29%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 71.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population287146141
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291316
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221108113
Literate Population20211389
Illiterate Population853352

Nearby Villages of Bilurmane

Bilurmane 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)
KuntavaniNorth-East1.63 km
KonarSouth-West1.64 km
BeseSouth-East1.66 km
MurkodiNorth2.20 km
HallariSouth2.52 km
MarukeriNorth-West2.68 km
KotkhandaWest2.70 km
HadlurSouth2.72 km
AravakkiEast2.94 km
KerehittalEast3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bilurmane

Bilurmane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Bilurmane is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bilurmane is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilurmane

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bilurmane

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bilurmane

Where is Bilurmane located?

Bilurmane village is located in Bhatkal Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bilurmane?

The Gram Panchayat of Bilurmane is Konar.

What is the pincode of Bilurmane?

The pincode of Bilurmane is 581320.

What is the population of Bilurmane?

Bilurmane had a total population of 287, including 146 males and 141 females.

How many households are there in Bilurmane?

Bilurmane had 49 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bilurmane?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilurmane was 78.29%. Male literacy was 84.96% and female literacy was 71.20%.