Bilsi - Tufanganj - I, Cooch Behar

Bilsi is a village situated in the Tufanganj - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Tufanganj and around 24.5 km from Cooch Behar. Andaran-fulbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilsi is 308363. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.51 hectares and falls under the 736160 pincode. Tufanganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bilsi

According to the 2011 Census, Bilsi village had a total population of 2,065 people, including 1,037 males and 1,028 females, living in 573 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.07%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 68.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilsi

Bilsi 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 Bilsi

Public transport in the Bilsi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhetaguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufanganj to Bilsi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bilsi is about 24.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilsi

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

Health Facilities in Bilsi

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

FAQs about Bilsi