Mana - Joshimath, Chamoli
Mana is a village situated in the Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joshimath and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Mana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mana is 040808. The village covers a total geographical area of 88977.82 hectares and falls under the 246422 pincode. Badrinath is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Mana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Mana
As per Census 2011, Mana village has a total population of 1,214 people, consisting of 731 males and 483 females. The village has 558 households and a sex ratio of 660 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,014 literate and 200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 857 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mana are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,214 | 731 | 483 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 77 | 36 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 78 | 54 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 857 | 405 | 452 |
| Literate Population | 1,014 | 681 | 333 |
| Illiterate Population | 200 | 50 | 150 |
Nearby Villages of Mana
Mana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mana
Mana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badrinath to Mana is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Mana is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Mana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mana
Where is Mana located?
Mana village is located in Joshimath Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mana?
Mana is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Mana?
The pincode of Mana is 246422.
What is the population of Mana?
Mana has a total population of 1,214, including 731 males and 483 females.
How many households are there in Mana?
There are 558 households in Mana.
What is the literacy rate in Mana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mana is 83.53%. Male literacy is 93.16% and female literacy is 68.94%.