Bilway - Basoda, Vidisha

Bilway is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Rojru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilway village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilway is 481151. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bilway

According to the 2011 Census, Bilway village had a total population of 386 people, including 203 males and 183 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.28%, with male literacy at 90.17% and female literacy at 67.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilway

Bilway 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 Bilway

Bilway is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bareth, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Bilway is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Bilway is about 65 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 Bilway

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

Health Facilities in Bilway

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

FAQs about Bilway