Bilegod - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Bilegod is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Dodmane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilegod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilegod is 603610. The village covers a total geographical area of 770.11 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Bilegod

According to the 2011 Census, Bilegod village had a total population of 423 people, including 206 males and 217 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.52%, with male literacy at 81.18% and female literacy at 70.20%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilegod

Bilegod 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 Bilegod

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bilegod. The nearest railway station is Honnavar, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Bilegod is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bilegod is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilegod

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

Health Facilities in Bilegod

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

FAQs about Bilegod