Mohas - Patera, Damoh

Mohas is a village situated in the Patera tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patera and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Majholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohas is 461959. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.35 hectares and falls under the 470664 pincode. Damoh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Mohas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mohas

According to the 2011 Census, Mohas village had a total population of 640 people, including 336 males and 304 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.51%, with male literacy at 74.53% and female literacy at 55.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population640336304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216952
Scheduled Castes (SC)1899
Scheduled Tribes (ST)826
Literate Population340199141
Illiterate Population300137163

Nearby Villages of Mohas

Mohas 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)
Deori RatanSouth1.28 km
KumhariNorth-East1.90 km
MajholiSouth-East2.52 km
GudriEast2.65 km
RasuiyaSouth-West2.85 km
KalakotSouth3.24 km
Patna KumhariSouth-West3.24 km
DhanguwanSouth3.99 km
KuluwaNorth4.14 km
BagsariSouth-West4.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohas

Mohas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratangaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Damoh to Mohas is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Mohas is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mohas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mohas

Where is Mohas located?

Mohas village is located in Patera Tehsil, Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mohas?

The Gram Panchayat of Mohas is Majholi.

What is the pincode of Mohas?

The pincode of Mohas is 470664.

What is the population of Mohas?

Mohas had a total population of 640, including 336 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Mohas?

Mohas had 169 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mohas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohas was 65.51%. Male literacy was 74.53% and female literacy was 55.95%.