Bijar
Bijar is a revenue village in Ghaat tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 268 in 61 households (Census 2011).
268 souls. 61 homes.
Ghaat tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
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Bijar today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,000Kotadwara APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Bottle gourd₹1,000Kotadwara APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹1,200Kotadwara APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Bijar is a village in Ghaat tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. At the 2011 Census it had 268 people in 61 households, with a literacy rate of 79.4%. It is administered by the Bijar gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 246435.
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Gram panchayat
Bijar is in the Bijar gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Bijar compares
By population, Bijar ranks #41 of 69 inhabited villages in Ghaat tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Bijar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Bijar at a glance
Bijar is a village of 268 people in 61 households (Census 2011) in Ghaat tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, the 41st of 69 inhabited villages in Ghaat tehsil by population. Literacy is 79.4%, 3.0 points above the tehsil figure of 76.4%, and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 246435; the LGD village code is 41099.
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Key facts — Bijar
Villages sharing pincode 246435
Other villages in Ghaat tehsil
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- Population
- 268Census 2011
- Male / female
- 134 / 134
- Households
- 61
- People per home
- 4.4
- Literacy rate
- 79.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Bijar on the map
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Bijar · 30.2826° N, 79.4735° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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From Chamoli district
- Citizen’s Charter
District Administration, Chamoli · 21 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- PRESS NOTE(22-10-2026)
District Administration, Uttarkashi · 22 Oct 2026
- Press Notice(13-10-2026)
District Administration, Uttarkashi · 13 Oct 2026
- Order for Village-Level Farmer Registry Camps under AgriStack Scheme : Tehsil Kandisaur
District Administration, Tehri Garhwal · 5 Oct 2026
- List of 300 selected players under the Chief Minister Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana (2026–27) : Office of the District Sports Officer, Narendra Nagar, Tehri Garhwal
District Administration, Tehri Garhwal · 1 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Bijar
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Bijar
Bijar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Ghaat tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district
- STATE BANK OF INDIA
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- Bank of Baroda
Bank
- INDUSLAND BANK
Bank
- Punjab National Bank
Bank
- State Bank of India
Bank
Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district
Clinic
Near Bus Stand, Gopeshwar
Clinic
Kurud Pull Road, Kumartoli, Ghat
Clinic
Gopeshwar Chamoli Road, Ghursal, Gopeshwar
Clinic
Chamoli Gopeshwar
Clinic
Mandir Marg, Gopeshwar
Clinic
Gopeshwar
Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district
- GOVERNMENT INTER SCHOOL
School
Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district
- SRI DEV SUMAN UTTARAKHAND UNIVERSITY
Coaching / training institute
Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district
- POLICE STATION
Police station
Government offices6 in Chamoli district
- BSNL OFFICE
Government office
- ZILA PANCHAYAT CHAMOLI
Government office
Temples61 in Chamoli district
- ALAKESHWAR MAHADEV MANDIR
Temple
- Binsar Pahari
Temple
- CHANDIKA DEVI TEMPLE
Temple
- SHIV MANDIR CHAMOLI
Temple
- SHREE GANESH TEMPLE
Temple
Churches1 in Chamoli district
Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district
- Rudranath (Gopinath) Temple
Place of worship
Transport27 in Chamoli district
- GOPESHWAR STATION
Bus station
- GOPESHWAR STATION
Bus station
- Bus to Chopta
Bus stop
- Chamoli
Bus stop
- INDIAN OIL FUEL STATION
Petrol pump
Community places1 in Chamoli district
- DEENDAYAL PARK
Park
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People often ask about Bijar
Where is Bijar located?
Bijar is a village in Ghaat tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Bijar in?
Bijar is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Bijar belong to?
Bijar comes under the Bijar gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bijar?
The pincode of Bijar, Ghaat, Chamoli is 246435.
What is the population of Bijar?
As per the 2011 Census, Bijar had a population of 268 (134 males and 134 females).
How many households are there in Bijar?
Bijar had 61 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Bijar?
The literacy rate of Bijar was 79.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Bijar?
Bijar had 1,000 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bijar in?
Bijar is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Bijar?
Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bijar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Bijar in?
Bijar is in the Tharali assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Bijar?
Bhupal Ram Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Tharali assembly seat, which includes Bijar, in 2022.
What is the LGD code of Bijar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bijar is 41099 and its Census 2011 village code is 41099.
Which villages are near Bijar?
Villages near Bijar include Sung (within ~15 km), Pokhari (within ~15 km), Narangi (within ~15 km), Ustoli (within ~15 km), Phali (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Bijar?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →No market in Chamoli district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kotadwara APMC, Pauri Garhwal district — about 73 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Kotadwara APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Kotadwara APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Kotadwara APMC | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Kotadwara APMC | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Kotadwara APMC | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Kotadwara APMC | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Kotadwara APMC | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Mousambi(Sweet Lime) · Mousambi | Kotadwara APMC | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bijar's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Bijar →Compare Bijar with… →All villages in Ghaat →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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