Bilaya - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Bilaya is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Bilaya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilaya is 505958. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 450551 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bilaya

According to the 2011 Census, Bilaya village had a total population of 978 people, including 511 males and 467 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.01%, with male literacy at 71.07% and female literacy at 43.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 490.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilaya

Bilaya 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 Bilaya

Bilaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimar Kheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Bilaya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Bilaya is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilaya

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

Health Facilities in Bilaya

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

FAQs about Bilaya