Bilwani - Rajpur, Barwani

Bilwani is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Bilwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilwani is 478308. The village covers a total geographical area of 1005.99 hectares and falls under the 451447 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bilwani

According to the 2011 Census, Bilwani village had a total population of 2,736 people, including 1,339 males and 1,397 females, living in 491 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.88%, with male literacy at 54.74% and female literacy at 41.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,285.

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 Population2,7361,3391,397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472241231
Scheduled Castes (SC)371918
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,2851,1161,169
Literate Population1,084601483
Illiterate Population1,652738914

Nearby Villages of Bilwani

Bilwani 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)
BudraNorth2.62 km
DanodroudSouth-East2.82 km
MoraniNorth-West2.84 km
KhadkiNorth-East4.47 km
LachchhiNorth-East5.10 km
ChautariyaSouth-East5.32 km
NarawalaEast5.41 km
UplaSouth-West6.13 km
KaselNorth6.25 km
JodaiSouth6.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bilwani

Bilwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vikhran Road, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Bilwani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Bilwani is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilwani

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

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

Health Facilities in Bilwani

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

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

FAQs about Bilwani

Where is Bilwani located?

Bilwani village is located in Rajpur Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bilwani?

Bilwani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bilwani?

The pincode of Bilwani is 451447.

What is the population of Bilwani?

Bilwani had a total population of 2,736, including 1,339 males and 1,397 females.

How many households are there in Bilwani?

Bilwani had 491 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bilwani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilwani was 47.88%. Male literacy was 54.74% and female literacy was 41.42%.