Bilara - Jangipara, Hooghly

Bilara is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Jangipara and around 47.3 km from Chinsura. Antpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilara is 325685. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.43 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bilara

As per Census 2011, Bilara village has a total population of 1,674 people, consisting of 880 males and 794 females. The village has 371 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,311 literate and 363 illiterate residents. Additionally, 470 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilara

Bilara 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 Bilara

Bilara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Bilara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bilara is about 47.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilara

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

Health Facilities in Bilara

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

FAQs about Bilara