Bilangsil - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Bilangsil is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Champi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilangsil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilangsil is 428546. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bilangsil

According to the 2011 Census, Bilangsil village had a total population of 677 people, including 330 males and 347 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.86%, with male literacy at 30.40% and female literacy at 13.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 649.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilangsil

Bilangsil 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 Bilangsil

Public transport in the Bilangsil is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bilangsil is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bilangsil is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilangsil

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

Health Facilities in Bilangsil

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

FAQs about Bilangsil