Bilur - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Bilur is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bankanaal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilur is 603271. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.17 hectares and falls under the 581358 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bilur

According to the 2011 Census, Bilur village had a total population of 546 people, including 283 males and 263 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.60%, with male literacy at 91.70% and female literacy at 78.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilur

Bilur 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 Bilur

Bilur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Bilur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bilur is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilur

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

Health Facilities in Bilur

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

FAQs about Bilur