Mohad - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Mohad is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Mohad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohad is 441152. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.79 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Mohad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dongargaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mohad

According to the 2011 Census, Mohad village had a total population of 1,797 people, including 914 males and 883 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.80%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 63.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 474.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohad

Mohad 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 Mohad

Mohad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Mohad is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Mohad is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohad

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

Health Facilities in Mohad

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

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