Bilikana - Aali, Kendrapara

Bilikana is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Patrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilikana is 396149. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 754215 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Bilikana

As per Census 2011, Bilikana village has a total population of 1,919 people, consisting of 881 males and 1,038 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 1,178 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,474 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 575 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bilikana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bilikana

Bilikana 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 Bilikana

Bilikana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bilikana is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bilikana is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilikana

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

Health Facilities in Bilikana

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

FAQs about Bilikana