Bilgi - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Bilgi is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bilgi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilgi is 603649. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.24 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bilgi 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 Bilgi

According to the 2011 Census, Bilgi village had a total population of 1,305 people, including 674 males and 631 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.30%, with male literacy at 94.90% and female literacy at 85.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilgi

Bilgi 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 Bilgi

Bilgi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Bilgi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bilgi is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilgi

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

Health Facilities in Bilgi

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

FAQs about Bilgi