Bilur - Jat, Sangli

Bilur is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Billur serves as the Village Panchayat for Bilur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilur is 568938. The village covers a total geographical area of 5333 hectares and falls under the 416404 pincode. Athni (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bilur

According to the 2011 Census, Bilur village had a total population of 9,841 people, including 4,984 males and 4,857 females, living in 1,725 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.83%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 66.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,043, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilur

Bilur 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 Bilur

Public transport in the Bilur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavathe Mahankl, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athni (karnataka) to Bilur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bilur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilur

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

Health Facilities in Bilur

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

FAQs about Bilur