Bilood - Pandhana, Khandwa (East Nimar)
Bilood is a village situated in the Pandhana tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandhana and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Bilood village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilood is 506138. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.44 hectares and falls under the 450001 pincode. Pandhana is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Bilood village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pandhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Bilood
As per Census 2011, Bilood village has a total population of 1,971 people, consisting of 1,030 males and 941 females. The village has 440 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,045 literate and 926 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,086 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bilood are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,971 | 1,030 | 941 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 292 | 151 | 141 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 52 | 26 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,086 | 580 | 506 |
| Literate Population | 1,045 | 659 | 386 |
| Illiterate Population | 926 | 371 | 555 |
Nearby Villages of Bilood
Bilood is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bilood
Bilood is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandhana to Bilood is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Bilood is about 34 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 Bilood
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bilood village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Bilood
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bilood village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bilood
Where is Bilood located?
Bilood village is located in Pandhana Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bilood?
Bilood is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bilood?
The pincode of Bilood is 450001.
What is the population of Bilood?
Bilood has a total population of 1,971, including 1,030 males and 941 females.
How many households are there in Bilood?
There are 440 households in Bilood.
What is the literacy rate in Bilood?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilood is 53.02%. Male literacy is 63.98% and female literacy is 41.02%.