Bilwani - Gairatganj, Raisen

Bilwani is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bilwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilwani is 483975. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.59 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bilwani

As per Census 2011, Bilwani village has a total population of 708 people, consisting of 377 males and 331 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 416 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bilwani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bilwani

Bilwani 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 Bilwani

Bilwani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Bilwani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Bilwani is about 66 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 Bilwani

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

Health Facilities in Bilwani

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

FAQs about Bilwani