Koruwa - Chakrata, Dehradun

Koruwa is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Korwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koruwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koruwa is 044688. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.62 hectares and falls under the 248196 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Koruwa

According to the 2011 Census, Koruwa village had a total population of 503 people, including 213 males and 290 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,362 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 80.11% and female literacy at 68.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Koruwa

Koruwa 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 Koruwa

Koruwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Koruwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Koruwa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koruwa

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

Health Facilities in Koruwa

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

FAQs about Koruwa