Bilaspur Monsoon: What It Means for Railway Hub and Power Generation
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As of 17 October 2026, Bilaspur is at 22°C and mist, with a 3% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹108.76/L and diesel ₹102.02/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Mist expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bilaspur: 59/100 (Poor)
Rank #149 of 271 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 425 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 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Bilaspur Today: 425 (Severe)
Flat vs 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 17 Oct, 10:21 AM IST · next refresh in ~21 min
Live Weather in Bilaspur Today: 22°C, Mist
79% humidity · up 7° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~5 min
Bilaspur Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹108.76 and ₹102.02
Petrol up ₹0.46 yesterday
Bilaspur Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:42 AM · Sunset 6:10 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:34 AM-11:00 AM
Bilaspur Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 18 Oct
Banks in Chhattisgarh are open today.
Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct (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 | — | 425 | — | 22°C | 3% |
| Janjgir-Champa 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 44 km | — | — | 22°C | 3% |
| Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 46 km | — | — | 22°C | 4% |
| Mungeli 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 48 km | — | — | 20°C | 3% |
| Korba 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 62 km | 371 | ✓ 13% better | 21°C | 6% |
| Rajnandgaon 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 71 km | — | — | 19°C | 3% |
| Sarangarh-Bilaigarh 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 76 km | — | — | 22°C | 3% |
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 61–90 of 148 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jevra BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495446 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhingatpur BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Jondhra BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Juna Bilaspur SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Junapara BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495115 | BO | Delivery |
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Kargi Road SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | PO | Delivery |
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Kargikala BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Kargikhurd BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495113 | BO | Delivery |
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Kathakoni BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495003 | BO | Delivery |
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Kaudia BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495550 | BO | Delivery |
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Kenda BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495116 | BO | Delivery |
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Khaira BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495442 | BO | Delivery |
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Khairjhiti BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495116 | BO | Delivery |
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Khongsara BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495116 | BO | Delivery |
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Kilaward Bilaspur SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Koni BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Koni SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495009 | PO | Delivery |
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Lakhram BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495442 | BO | Delivery |
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Lamer BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495112 | BO | Delivery |
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Lofandi BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495009 | BO | Delivery |
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Loharsison BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Lutra BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495559 | BO | Delivery |
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Majhgaon BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495116 | BO | Delivery |
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Majhwani BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495116 | BO | Delivery |
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Malhar BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Mangla SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Manikchauri BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | BO | Delivery |
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Masturi SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495551 | PO | Delivery |
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Matsagra BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495330 | BO | Delivery |
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Mithunawagaon BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495116 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
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 425 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Bilaspur's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bilaspur is at Severe today (AQI 425). 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: Sunday, 18 Oct.
What is Rahu Kalam in Bilaspur today?
Rahu Kalam in Bilaspur today runs from 9:34 AM to 11:00 AM. 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.