Kwarana - Chakrata, Dehradun

Kwarana is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Kuwarna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kwarana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kwarana is 044685. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.23 hectares and falls under the 248123 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kwarana

As per Census 2011, Kwarana village has a total population of 251 people, consisting of 125 males and 126 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 123 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kwarana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kwarana

Kwarana 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 Kwarana

Kwarana 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 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Kwarana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Kwarana is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kwarana

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

Health Facilities in Kwarana

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

FAQs about Kwarana