Bilasa - Jobat, Alirajpur

Bilasa is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Bilasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilasa is 505063. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.53 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bilasa

As per Census 2011, Bilasa village has a total population of 1,478 people, consisting of 738 males and 740 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 266 literate and 1,212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,452 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bilasa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,478738740
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289150139
Scheduled Castes (SC)18108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,452723729
Literate Population266144122
Illiterate Population1,212594618

Nearby Villages of Bilasa

Bilasa 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)
JaisingpurSouth-East1.66 km
HandiNorth-East1.72 km
UndariNorth-West2.21 km
SemaldaNorth-East2.25 km
Bakal BadiNorth2.53 km
BhilkhediSouth-West3.02 km
Bakal ChhotiNorth-East3.13 km
BetwasaSouth3.55 km
KosdunaSouth3.67 km
JameriEast4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bilasa

Public transport in the Bilasa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Bilasa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Bilasa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bilasa

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

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

FAQs about Bilasa

Where is Bilasa located?

Bilasa village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bilasa?

Bilasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bilasa?

The pincode of Bilasa is 457990.

What is the population of Bilasa?

Bilasa has a total population of 1,478, including 738 males and 740 females.

How many households are there in Bilasa?

There are 240 households in Bilasa.

What is the literacy rate in Bilasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilasa is 18.00%. Male literacy is 19.51% and female literacy is 16.49%.