Bilashi - Shirala, Sangli

Bilashi is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bilashi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilashi is 568255. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.04 hectares and falls under the 415402 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Bilashi

According to the 2011 Census, Bilashi village had a total population of 3,674 people, including 1,793 males and 1,881 females, living in 856 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.32%, with male literacy at 92.79% and female literacy at 74.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilashi

Bilashi 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 Bilashi

Bilashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Bilashi is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bilashi is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilashi

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

Health Facilities in Bilashi

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

FAQs about Bilashi