Bijpur - Pratapnagar, Tehri Garhwal

Bijpur is a village situated in the Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pratapnagar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bijpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijpur is 043449. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.5 hectares and falls under the 249165 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Bijpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bijpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bijpur village had a total population of 415 people, including 207 males and 208 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.36%, with male literacy at 91.28% and female literacy at 63.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijpur

Bijpur 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 Bijpur

Bijpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Bijpur is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bijpur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijpur

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

Health Facilities in Bijpur

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

FAQs about Bijpur