Bilaspur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Bilaspur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilaspur is 316536. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.2 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bilaspur

As per Census 2011, Bilaspur village has a total population of 674 people, consisting of 341 males and 333 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 487 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population674341333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974948
Scheduled Castes (SC)351177174
Literate Population487260227
Illiterate Population18781106

Nearby Villages of Bilaspur

Bilaspur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JunidpurNorth-East0.95 km
NamakandaSouth-East1.01 km
HaturiaSouth-West1.15 km
MahulaNorth-West1.28 km
BhalianWest1.52 km
KanachiSouth-East1.65 km
Guru ChandrapurNorth1.66 km
TildangaWest1.95 km
Karkaria (part)North-East2.00 km
MajhariparaSouth-East2.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bilaspur

Bilaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarapith Road, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Bilaspur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bilaspur is about 39 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 Bilaspur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bilaspur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bilaspur

Where is Bilaspur located?

Bilaspur village is located in Mayureswar - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bilaspur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bilaspur is Kanachi.

What is the pincode of Bilaspur?

The pincode of Bilaspur is 731216.

What is the population of Bilaspur?

Bilaspur has a total population of 674, including 341 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Bilaspur?

There are 162 households in Bilaspur.

What is the literacy rate in Bilaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilaspur is 72.26%. Male literacy is 76.25% and female literacy is 68.17%.