Bilda - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Bilda is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Bilda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilda is 525897. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.8 hectares and falls under the 425417 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bilda

According to the 2011 Census, Bilda village had a total population of 1,621 people, including 812 males and 809 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 75.84% and female literacy at 54.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,612.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilda

Bilda 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 Bilda

Bilda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Bilda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Bilda is about 38 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 Bilda

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

Health Facilities in Bilda

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

FAQs about Bilda