Bilaspur Monsoon: What It Means for Railway Hub and Power Generation
Everything live for Bilaspur, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 2 AM.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bilaspur: 59/100 (Poor)
Rank #179 of 261 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Bilaspur's AQI of 463 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 0.7 more - leaving 59/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 1 Sep 2026, 6:31pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Bilaspur Today: 463 (Severe)
Up 19 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Bilaspur's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 1 Sep, 10:21 PM IST · next refresh in ~165 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Bilaspur Today: 23°C, Light rain shower
97% humidity · down 5° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 2 PM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 1 Sep, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~14 min
⛽ Bilaspur Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹108.76 and ₹102.02
Petrol down ₹0.54 yesterday
🕉 Bilaspur Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:18 AM · Sunset 7:04 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:53 PM-5:29 PM
🏦 Bilaspur Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Chhattisgarh are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Bilaspur Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Chhattisgarh right now.
📍 Compare Bilaspur with Nearby Cities
vs Janjgir-Champa, Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Bilaspur | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilaspur YOU ARE HERE | — | 463 | — | 23°C | 92% |
| Janjgir-Champa 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 44 km | — | — | 23°C | 92% |
| Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 46 km | — | — | 22°C | 69% |
| Mungeli 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 48 km | — | — | 22°C | 65% |
| Korba 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 62 km | 406 | ✓ 12% better | 23°C | 84% |
| Sarangarh-Bilaigarh 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 76 km | — | — | 23°C | 92% |
| Bemetara 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 77 km | — | — | 22°C | 69% |
🌾 Live Bilaspur Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Bilaspur has reported recently. See Chhattisgarh mandi prices → More on Chhattisgarh →
📮 Bilaspur PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
148 post offices across 21 PIN codes in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
Showing 1–30 of 148 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Amoli BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Anda BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495224 | BO | Delivery |
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Aramsahi BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495550 | BO | Delivery |
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Bahatarai BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495003 | BO | Delivery |
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Bahtarai BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495006 | BO | Delivery |
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Baimanagoi BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495006 | BO | Delivery |
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Bandha BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495115 | BO | Delivery |
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Bansajhal BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Baoli BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495224 | BO | Delivery |
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Bartori BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495224 | BO | Delivery |
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Belgahana SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495116 | PO | Delivery |
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Belsari BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495330 | BO | Delivery |
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Beltara BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495449 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhaisajhar BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Bharari BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Bharari BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495112 | BO | Delivery |
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Bharni BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495112 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhatchaura BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Bija BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Bijarakachhar B.O Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495115 | BO | Delivery |
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Bijaypur BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Bilaspur BilaspurCGH HO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495001 | HO | Delivery |
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Bilaspur Industrial Estate SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Bilaspur Kutchery BilaspurCGHSO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Bilaspur RS SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495004 | PO | Delivery |
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Bilha SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495224 | PO | Delivery |
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Billiband BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Birkona BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495009 | BO | Delivery |
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Bitkuli BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495224 | BO | Delivery |
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Boiraha B.O Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495115 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Bilaspur
Latest: M2.8 near 119km E of Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India (18 Aug 2026, 8:39 PM)
- M2.8 · 119km E of Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India18 Aug 2026, 8:39 PM
How is Bilaspur's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Bilaspur is CO. Bilaspur's current AQI of 463 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Bilaspur's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bilaspur is at Severe today (AQI 463). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Bilaspur?
Petrol is ₹108.76/L, diesel ₹102.02/L, for Bilaspur. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Bilaspur's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Bilaspur's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Bilaspur today?
Yes - banks in Chhattisgarh are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Bilaspur today?
Rahu Kalam in Bilaspur today runs from 3:53 PM to 5:29 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Bilaspur's Weather and AQI?
Bilaspur is headquarters to South East Central Railway, one of Indian Railways' major zonal divisions, and sits amid a cluster of large thermal power plants that supply electricity well beyond Chhattisgarh's borders. Rail logistics and power-plant coal supply are both directly exposed to monsoon disruption in this part of central India.
Railway Hub and Power Generation Impact
Freight movement through Bilaspur's rail division - much of it coal bound for the surrounding power plants - slows during heavy monsoon flooding of the tracks, a disruption that ripples through electricity supply across the region it serves. Track Bilaspur weather for rail and power-logistics planning during the monsoon.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Bilaspur's most comfortable months.
Mar-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 43°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Check Bilaspur AQI, which power-plant activity keeps elevated year-round.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Chhattisgarh weather and AQI for how Bilaspur compares with other cities in the state.