Where is Bijar village located?
Bijar is in Chamoli Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
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Bijar Village
Bijar is an inhabited village in Chamoli Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041099, the Census 2011 record lists 268 people in 61 households and the reported area is 93.89 hectares. The local references include Bijar Gram Panchayat, Ghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nandprayag at about 17 km.
Bijar is a village in Chamoli Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041099 and 268 people in 61 households.
Village Code041099
Population268
Households61
Area93.89 hectares
Nearest TownNandprayag
Detailed village profile
Bijar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 268 people, 93.89 hectares of reported area and Nandprayag as the nearest town reference for Bijar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bijar falls under Chamoli Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 041099.
- The record lists 268 people living in 61 households.
- The reported village area is 93.89 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Nandprayag.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bijar
- Census Village Code
- 041099
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Chamoli
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chamoli
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00285
- CD Block
- Ghat
- Gram Panchayat
- Bijar
- Households
- 61
- Population
- 268
- Male Population
- 134
- Female Population
- 134
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Area
- 93.89 hectares
- Area
- 0.94 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Nandprayag
- Nearest Town Distance
- 17 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 246435
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
285.44 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.39 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
29.48%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
45.52%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
13.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bijar in the official administrative record. Census village code 041099, Bijar Gram Panchayat and Ghat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00285
- Village Census Code
- 041099
- CD Block Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Ghat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Bijar
Location and Distance
Nandprayag is the nearest town listed for Bijar, about 17 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chamoli
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 27 km
- District Headquarter
- Gopeshwar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 37 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Nandprayag
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 17 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 261 km
- Nearest Town
- Nandprayag
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 17 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 93.89 hectares
- Area
- 0.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 268 people in 61 households, with 134 male residents and 134 female residents. The average household size is 4.39, and SC share is 29.48% and ST share is 45.52% for Bijar. Population density works out to about 285.44 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 61
- Total Population
- 268
- Male Population
- 134
- Female Population
- 134
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Average Household Size
- 4.39
- SC Population
- 79
- SC Male Population
- 39
- SC Female Population
- 40
- SC Population Share
- 29.48
- ST Population
- 122
- ST Male Population
- 56
- ST Female Population
- 66
- ST Population Share
- 45.52
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bijar list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bijar include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4.96 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bijar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bijar include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bijar is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bijar show that reported agricultural commodities include Woolen Chutka, Woolen Shawls and Carpets, net sown area is 16.05 hectares and irrigated land is 2.2 hectares (13.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Woolen Chutka
- Handicrafts Commodities Second
- Woolen Shawls
- Handicrafts Commodities Third
- Carpets
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 60.36 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.46
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 6.89 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 2.17 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 16.05
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 13.85 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 2.2
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 2.2 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bijar
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 246435 | Chamoli | Chamoli | Ustoli | Vikas Nagar, Ghat, Via Nandprayag Ustoli Ustoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246435 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Bijar village in?
Bijar village is in Chamoli district.
Which state is Bijar village in?
Bijar village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Bijar under?
Bijar comes under Chamoli Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bijar?
The Census village code of Bijar is 041099.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bijar under?
Bijar is listed under BIJAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ghat.
What is the population of Bijar village?
The village record lists 268 people and 61 households for Bijar.
How many households are in Bijar village?
The village record lists 61 households for Bijar.
What is the male and female population of Bijar?
The record lists 134 male residents and 134 female residents for Bijar.
What is the sex ratio of Bijar village?
The sex ratio of Bijar is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bijar village?
The reported geographical area of Bijar is 93.89 hectares.
What is the population density of Bijar village?
The approximate population density of Bijar is 285.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bijar?
The nearest town listed for Bijar is Nandprayag, about 17 km away.
How far is Bijar from the district headquarters?
Bijar is about 37 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bijar from the sub-district headquarters?
Bijar is about 27 km from Chamoli, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bijar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bijar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bijar?
For Bijar, reported agricultural commodities include Woolen Chutka, Woolen Shawls and Carpets, net sown area is 16.05 hectares and irrigated land is 2.2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bijar?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bijar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.