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

As per Census 2011, Bijanu village has a total population of 410 people, consisting of 215 males and 195 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 147 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 167 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bijanu are given below:

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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