Bijau - Kalsi, Dehradun

Bijau is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bijau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijau is 044932. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.98 hectares and falls under the 248158 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bijau

According to the 2011 Census, Bijau village had a total population of 203 people, including 99 males and 104 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.18%, with male literacy at 76.25% and female literacy at 47.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijau

Bijau 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 Bijau

Bijau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Bijau is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Bijau is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijau

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

Health Facilities in Bijau

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

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