Bilsa - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Bilsa is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Gangsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilsa is 133112. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.83 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bilsa

According to the 2011 Census, Bilsa village had a total population of 434 people, including 227 males and 207 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.62%, with male literacy at 69.15% and female literacy at 49.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilsa

Bilsa 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 Bilsa

Bilsa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bilsa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bilsa is about 37 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 Bilsa

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

Health Facilities in Bilsa

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

FAQs about Bilsa