Dunawa - Chakrata, Dehradun

Dunawa is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Malaitha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dunawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunawa is 044623. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.17 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Dunawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dunawa

According to the 2011 Census, Dunawa village had a total population of 192 people, including 107 males and 85 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 794 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.29%, with male literacy at 75.51% and female literacy at 55.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Dunawa

Dunawa 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 Dunawa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dunawa. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Dunawa is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Dunawa is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dunawa

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

Health Facilities in Dunawa

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

FAQs about Dunawa