Bilsa

Bilsa is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.6km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Bilsa village. As per 2009 stats, Fulur is the gram panchayat of Bilsa village.

Here you can discover what makes Bilsa unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Bilsa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bilsa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bilsa is 317330. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Bilsa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bilsa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bilsa

Population of Bilsa

According to the 2011 Census, Bilsa has a total population of about 515, with approximately 278 males and 237 females. The sex ratio is around 852 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 341 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.69%, with male literacy at about 70.50% and female literacy near 55.70%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bilsa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bilsa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bilsa. As per the 2011 stats, Bilsa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bilsa

Knowing the nearby villages of Bilsa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bilsa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bilsa