Bhilona - Achalpur, Amravati

Bhilona is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Bhilona village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilona is 531965. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.46 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhilona

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilona village had a total population of 1,598 people, including 809 males and 789 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 88.68% and female literacy at 80.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 696, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilona

Bhilona 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 Bhilona

Bhilona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Bhilona is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Bhilona is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilona

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

Health Facilities in Bhilona

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

FAQs about Bhilona