Mohara - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Mohara is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Mohara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohara is 440561. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.68 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mohara

As per Census 2011, Mohara village has a total population of 1,443 people, consisting of 691 males and 752 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 919 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 515 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mohara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,443691752
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20495109
Scheduled Castes (SC)515235280
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286266
Literate Population919498421
Illiterate Population524193331

Nearby Villages of Mohara

Mohara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BasantpurSouth-West1.83 km
JarwahiSouth-East1.89 km
Seoni KalanNorth-West1.95 km
Tendu BhathaNorth2.00 km
MudiyaNorth-East2.06 km
KhairbanaWest2.41 km
SahaspurSouth-East2.92 km
KeshliEast3.00 km
BijnapurNorth3.39 km
Chaity KhapriEast3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohara

Mohara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Mohara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Mohara is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mohara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mohara

Where is Mohara located?

Mohara village is located in Dongargarh Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mohara?

Mohara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mohara?

The pincode of Mohara is 491445.

What is the population of Mohara?

Mohara has a total population of 1,443, including 691 males and 752 females.

How many households are there in Mohara?

There are 300 households in Mohara.

What is the literacy rate in Mohara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohara is 63.69%. Male literacy is 72.07% and female literacy is 55.98%.