Mauna - Ranikhet, Almora

Mauna is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Mona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mauna is 052429. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.85 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Mauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mauna

According to the 2011 Census, Mauna village had a total population of 743 people, including 354 males and 389 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.85%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 63.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Mauna

Mauna 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 Mauna

Mauna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Mauna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Mauna is about 46 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 Mauna

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

Health Facilities in Mauna

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

FAQs about Mauna