Maghgaon (Kwanu) - Chakrata, Dehradun

Maghgaon (Kwanu) is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 85 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Maghgaon (kwan) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maghgaon (Kwanu) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maghgaon (Kwanu) is 044621. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.15 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Maghgaon (Kwanu) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Maghgaon (Kwanu)

According to the 2011 Census, Maghgaon (Kwanu) village had a total population of 614 people, including 312 males and 302 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.85%, with male literacy at 82.42% and female literacy at 61.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Maghgaon (Kwanu)

Maghgaon (Kwanu) 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 Maghgaon (Kwanu)

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Maghgaon (Kwanu). The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Maghgaon (Kwanu) is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Maghgaon (Kwanu) 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 Maghgaon (Kwanu)

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

Health Facilities in Maghgaon (Kwanu)

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

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