Bilgawan - Panagar, Jabalpur

Bilgawan is a village situated in the Panagar tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panagar and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Khamariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilgawan is 490085. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.71 hectares and falls under the 483220 pincode. Panagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bilgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Bilgawan village had a total population of 549 people, including 278 males and 271 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.11%, with male literacy at 96.50% and female literacy at 70.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilgawan

Bilgawan 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 Bilgawan

Bilgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deori, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panagar to Bilgawan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Bilgawan is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilgawan

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

Health Facilities in Bilgawan

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

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