Bingar - Pokhari, Chamoli

Bingar is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Bingarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bingar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bingar is 041242. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.02 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bingar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bingar

According to the 2011 Census, Bingar village had a total population of 486 people, including 226 males and 260 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.41%, with male literacy at 98.01% and female literacy at 71.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bingar

Bingar 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 Bingar

Bingar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Bingar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Bingar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bingar

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

Health Facilities in Bingar

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

FAQs about Bingar