Bilkharwa - Patan, Jabalpur

Bilkharwa is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Bilkharwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilkharwa is 489487. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.69 hectares and falls under the 482002 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bilkharwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bilkharwa village had a total population of 1,025 people, including 538 males and 487 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.27%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 65.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilkharwa

Bilkharwa 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 Bilkharwa

Bilkharwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Bilkharwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Bilkharwa is about 17 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 Bilkharwa

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

Health Facilities in Bilkharwa

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

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