Bilung - Bamara, Sambalpur

Bilung is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Mahulpalli and around 120 km from Sambalpur. Jarabaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilung village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilung is 381362. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Bilung

According to the 2011 Census, Bilung village had a total population of 741 people, including 373 males and 368 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.47%, with male literacy at 77.98% and female literacy at 66.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilung

Bilung 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 Bilung

Bilung is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Bilung is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Bilung is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilung

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

Health Facilities in Bilung

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

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