Bironkhal Tehsil is a administrative division located in the Pauri Garhwal district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.[1][2][3] It is one of the 14 tehsils in the district and is headquartered in the town of Syunsi.[4] It was created in 2016 with 367 villages taken from Dhumakot, Chaubattakhal and Thalisain tehsils.[4] The main languages spoken in the area are Hindi and Garhwali.
Bironkhal | |
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  Bironkhal Location in Uttarakhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 29°50′24″N 79°01′52″E / 29.840°N 79.031°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Pauri Garhwal |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Garhwali, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 |
| PIN | 246275 |
| Vehicle registration | UK-12 |
| Website | pauri |
The main economic activities in the region include agriculture, forestry, and tourism. The area is known for its rich natural beauty, with several forests and wildlife sanctuaries located nearby. This region is on the border of Kumaun and near the Dudhatoli range. This was the area of operations of the famous lady warrior Tilu Rauteli or Garhwal.[5][6][7]
The tehsil is served by several schools, a polytechnic,[8] as well as a Community Health Center.[9] There are also several religious and cultural landmarks located in the region, including temples and shrines.
References edit
- ^ "Tehsil | District Pauri Garhwal, Government of Uttarakhand | India".
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Bandh observed in Pauri to seek new dist". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Rajwar, G. S. (1993). Garhwal Himalaya: Ecology and Environment. APH Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7024-559-9.
- ^ a b Beeronkhal Retrieved 26 March 2023
- ^ Tiwari, Vivek (June 22, 2021). "An animation film is being made on the saga of Teelu Rauteli. See the trailer". Dehradun Live.
- ^ "Teelu Rauteli Ka Pratishodh". WFP Store.
- ^ Samrat, Garhwal (December 16, 2013). "उत्तराखंडी ई-पत्रिका: Rapture of Chivalry in Garhwali Folk Dramas".
- ^ "Water for Welfare - Associate Group Members - Government Polytechnic Bironkhal, Pauri Garhwal". www.iitr.ac.in.
- ^ Public Utility