Bilat - Narala, Kalahandi

Bilat is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rupra Road serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilat is 422761. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bilat

According to the 2011 Census, Bilat village had a total population of 755 people, including 373 males and 382 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.00%, with male literacy at 70.55% and female literacy at 48.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 540.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilat

Bilat 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 Bilat

Bilat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Bilat is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bilat is about 40 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 Bilat

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

Health Facilities in Bilat

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

FAQs about Bilat