Bilani - Patharia, Damoh

Bilani is a village situated in the Patharia tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patharia and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Bilani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilani is 462158. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.6 hectares and falls under the 470666 pincode. Patharia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bilani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bilani

According to the 2011 Census, Bilani village had a total population of 1,735 people, including 920 males and 815 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 64.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilani

Bilani 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 Bilani

Bilani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patharia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patharia to Bilani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Bilani is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilani

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

Health Facilities in Bilani

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

FAQs about Bilani