Bilaspur Monsoon: What It Means for Railway Hub and Power Generation
Everything live for Bilaspur, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 9 AM.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bilaspur: 59/100 (Poor)
Rank #197 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 359 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 1 more - leaving 59/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 3 Sep 2026, 12:00am
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Bilaspur Today: 359 (Very Poor)
Down 12 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 3 Sep, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~276 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Bilaspur Today: 21°C, Light rain shower
96% humidity · down 5° yesterday
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🕒 Updated 3 Sep, 5:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~5 min
⛽ Bilaspur Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹108.76 and ₹102.02
Petrol up ₹0.67 yesterday
🕉 Bilaspur Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:19 AM · Sunset 7:02 PM · Rahu Kalam 12:41 PM-2:17 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 1 day)🔔 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 | — | 359 | — | 21°C | 48% |
| Janjgir-Champa 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 44 km | — | — | 21°C | 74% |
| Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 46 km | — | — | 21°C | 81% |
| Mungeli 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 48 km | — | — | 22°C | 33% |
| Korba 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 62 km | 359 | ≈ same | 21°C | 46% |
| Sarangarh-Bilaigarh 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 76 km | — | — | 21°C | 74% |
| Bemetara 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 77 km | — | — | 21°C | 81% |
🌾 Live Bilaspur Mandi Prices Today
Anuppur APMC1 item
- buttery₹3,050/q
📮 Bilaspur PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
148 post offices across 21 PIN codes in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
Showing 31–60 of 148 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bortara BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495224 | BO | Delivery |
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Chakarbhata Camp SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495220 | PO | Delivery |
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Chapora BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495442 | BO | Delivery |
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Chhatauna BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495116 | BO | Delivery |
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Cmd College Bilaspur SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495004 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Dagori BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495224 | BO | Delivery |
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Darrighat BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Deogaon BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Deorikhurd BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495004 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhandhan BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495330 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhania BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495559 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhuma BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495004 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhuma BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Ganiyari SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495112 | PO | Delivery |
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Garwat BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495442 | BO | Delivery |
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Gatora BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495550 | BO | Delivery |
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Ghutku BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495112 | BO | Delivery |
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Girdhauna BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495003 | BO | Delivery |
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Gobripat BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Gole Bazar Bilaspur SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Gondadih BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Gudi BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495550 | BO | Delivery |
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Harditonakala BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495004 | BO | Delivery |
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High Court Bilaspur SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495220 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Hirri BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495222 | BO | Delivery |
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Hirri Mines SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495222 | PO | Delivery |
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Jairam Nagar SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495550 | PO | Delivery |
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Jali BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495449 | BO | Delivery |
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Janji BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495550 | BO | Delivery |
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Jarondha BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495330 | 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 359 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Bilaspur's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bilaspur is at Very Poor today (AQI 359). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
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 12:41 PM to 2:17 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.