Billa - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Billa is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Harichandanpur and around 65 km from Kendujhar. Sagadapata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Billa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Billa is 386803. The village covers a total geographical area of 1252 hectares and falls under the 758080 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Billa

According to the 2011 Census, Billa village had a total population of 2,367 people, including 1,174 males and 1,193 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.97%, with male literacy at 71.85% and female literacy at 42.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,947.

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

Nearby Villages of Billa

Billa 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 Billa

Billa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Billa is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Billa is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Billa

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

Health Facilities in Billa

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

FAQs about Billa