Bijanu - Chakrata, Dehradun

Bijanu is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bijanu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijanu is 044640. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.06 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bijanu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bijanu

According to the 2011 Census, Bijanu village had a total population of 410 people, including 215 males and 195 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.65%, with male literacy at 52.10% and female literacy at 38.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijanu

Bijanu 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 Bijanu

Bijanu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Bijanu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Bijanu is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijanu

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

Health Facilities in Bijanu

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

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