Bijnoor - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Bijnoor is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 54 km from Kotdwara and around 131 km from Pauri. Bijnoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijnoor is 048406. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.72 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Bijnoor

As per Census 2011, Bijnoor village has a total population of 159 people, consisting of 76 males and 83 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 35 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1597683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17107
Scheduled Castes (SC)431924
Literate Population1246559
Illiterate Population351124

Nearby Villages of Bijnoor

Bijnoor 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dalkhil MaliyaSouth-West0.88 km
KandasuNorth-West1.02 km
Badol GaonSouth1.38 km
BanaliNorth-East1.55 km
Chanda WallaSouth-East1.62 km
Chanda PallaSouth-East1.63 km
SaundWest1.99 km
UmaldaEast2.16 km
Koli GaonSouth-East2.30 km
UdiyaliNorth2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijnoor

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bijnoor. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Bijnoor is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Bijnoor is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijnoor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bijnoor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bijnoor

Where is Bijnoor located?

Bijnoor village is located in Kotdwara Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijnoor?

Bijnoor is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bijnoor?

The pincode of Bijnoor is 246144.

What is the population of Bijnoor?

Bijnoor has a total population of 159, including 76 males and 83 females.

How many households are there in Bijnoor?

There are 41 households in Bijnoor.

What is the literacy rate in Bijnoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijnoor is 77.99%. Male literacy is 85.53% and female literacy is 71.08%.