Bilsi

Bilsi is a village located in Tufanganj I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.5km away from sub-district headquarter Tufanganj (tehsildar office) and 24.5km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Andaran Fulbari Ii is the gram panchayat of Bilsi village.

Here you can discover what makes Bilsi unique in its vibrant Tufanganj I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Bilsi’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 Bilsi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bilsi is 308363. The village spans a total geographical area of 374.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736160. Tufanganj is nearest town to Bilsi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bilsi 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 Natabari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bilsi

Population of Bilsi

According to the 2011 Census, Bilsi has a total population of about 2,065, with approximately 1,037 males and 1,028 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 224 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,518 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.92%, with male literacy at about 73.10% and female literacy near 60.70%. There are around 573 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bilsi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bilsi

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

Nearby Villages of Bilsi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bilsi