★ Revenue village · Joshimath tehsil · Chamoli ★

Bilagar

Joshimath tehsil
Pincode 246483
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Bilagar is a revenue village in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 97 in 26 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

97 souls. 26 homes.

Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.

97
Population
26
Households
80.9%
Literacy
1,109
Sex ratio
LGD 40871Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Apple₹4,500Haldwani APMC · 26 Oct 2026
  • Banana₹1,000Haldwani APMC · 26 Oct 2026
  • Brinjal₹1,000Haldwani APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Bilagar is a village in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. At the 2011 Census it had 97 people in 26 households, with a literacy rate of 80.9%. It is administered by the Tapovan gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 246483.

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LGD village code40871
Census 2011 code40871
Gram panchayatTapovan · LGD 22360
Pincode246483
TehsilJoshimath · LGD 284
DistrictChamoli
Male / Female46 / 51 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaGarhwal · Anil Baluni (BJP)
AssemblyBadrinath · Lakhapat Singh Butola (INC)

Gram panchayat

Bilagar is in the Tapovan gram panchayat.

Other villages in Tapovan

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Bilagar compares

By population, Bilagar ranks #66 of 91 inhabited villages in Joshimath tehsil.

Literacy rate%
80.9%
−3.1% vs Joshimath tehsil average
Bilagar
80.9%
Joshimath tehsil
84.0%
Chamoli district
80.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,109
+268 vs Joshimath tehsil average
Bilagar
1,109
Joshimath tehsil
841
Chamoli district
1,072
Household sizepeople per home
3.7
−0.1 vs Joshimath tehsil average
Bilagar
3.7
Joshimath tehsil
3.8
Chamoli district
4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Bilagar 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 Not available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Bilagar at a glance

Bilagar is a village of 97 people in 26 households (Census 2011) in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, the 66th of 91 inhabited villages in Joshimath tehsil by population. Literacy is 80.9%, 3.1 points below the tehsil figure of 84.0%, and the sex ratio is 1,109 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 246483; the LGD village code is 40871.

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Key facts — Bilagar

LGD village code40871
Pincode246483
Population (Census 2011)97
Households26
Literacy80.9%
Sex ratio1,109 ♀/1000♂
Block / TehsilJoshimath
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
97Census 2011
Male / female
46 / 51
Households
26
People per home
3.7
Education
Literacy rate
80.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

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Bilagar · 30.4913° N, 79.6310° E

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≈ 30.49° N, 79.63° E · approximate (within ~8 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

Electoral profile

Lok SabhaGarhwal · Anil Baluni (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyBadrinath · Lakhapat Singh Butola (INC), MLA since 2024

Estimated: 100% of the 23 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, assembly by-election results, July 2024 (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Essential services & places near Bilagar

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Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district

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Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district

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Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district

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Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district

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Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district

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Government offices6 in Chamoli district

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Temples61 in Chamoli district

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Churches1 in Chamoli district

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Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district

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Transport27 in Chamoli district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Bilagar located?

    Bilagar is a village in Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

  2. Which district is Bilagar in?

    Bilagar is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Bilagar belong to?

    Bilagar comes under the Tapovan gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Bilagar?

    The pincode of Bilagar, Joshimath, Chamoli is 246483.

  5. What is the population of Bilagar?

    As per the 2011 Census, Bilagar had a population of 97 (46 males and 51 females).

  6. How many households are there in Bilagar?

    Bilagar had 26 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Bilagar?

    The literacy rate of Bilagar was 80.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Bilagar?

    Bilagar had 1,109 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bilagar in?

    Bilagar is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Bilagar?

    Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bilagar, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Bilagar in?

    Bilagar is in the Badrinath assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Bilagar?

    Lakhapat Singh Butola (Indian National Congress) won the Badrinath assembly seat, which includes Bilagar, in 2024.

  13. What is the LGD code of Bilagar?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bilagar is 40871 and its Census 2011 village code is 40871.

  14. Which villages are near Bilagar?

    Villages near Bilagar include Bhangyul (within ~8 km), Ringi (within ~8 km), Dhak (within ~8 km), Karchi (within ~8 km), Tugasi (within ~8 km).

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Sources & freshness
  • 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)
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Climate & El Niño

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Mandi prices · Chamoli

No market in Chamoli district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Haldwani APMC, Nainital district — about 128 km away, straight-line.

Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
AppleHaldwani APMC3,0006,5004,50026 Oct 2026
BananaHaldwani APMC9001,1001,00026 Oct 2026
BrinjalHaldwani APMC8001,2001,00026 Oct 2026
CapsicumHaldwani APMC2,5003,0002,80026 Oct 2026
Green ChilliHaldwani APMC1,5002,0001,80026 Oct 2026
OnionHaldwani APMC3,0003,8003,40026 Oct 2026
OrangeHaldwani APMC3,0004,0003,50026 Oct 2026
PapayaHaldwani APMC1,4001,8001,60026 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 Bilagar's shops.

Nearby villages
Bhangyulwithin ~8 km
Ringiwithin ~8 km
Dhakwithin ~8 km
Karchiwithin ~8 km
Tugasiwithin ~8 km
Juwagwarwithin ~8 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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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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