Bilinda - Kaniha, Angul

Bilinda is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Talcher Sadar and around 46 km from Anugul . Samala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilinda is 403908. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bilinda

According to the 2011 Census, Bilinda village had a total population of 635 people, including 335 males and 300 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 89.07% and female literacy at 56.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilinda

Bilinda 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 Bilinda

Bilinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Bilinda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bilinda is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilinda

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

Health Facilities in Bilinda

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

FAQs about Bilinda