Bilati - Illambazar, Birbhum

Bilati is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 26.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilati is 317935. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.92 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bilati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bilati

As per Census 2011, Bilati village has a total population of 749 people, consisting of 370 males and 379 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 319 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilati

Bilati 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 Bilati

Bilati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bilati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bilati is about 26.4 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 Bilati

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

Health Facilities in Bilati

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

FAQs about Bilati