Mahrawna - Chakrata, Dehradun

Mahrawna is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Mahrawna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahrawna is 044649. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.51 hectares and falls under the 248123 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mahrawna

As per Census 2011, Mahrawna village has a total population of 269 people, consisting of 146 males and 123 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population269146123
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482820
Scheduled Castes (SC)1468363
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1226359
Literate Population1378849
Illiterate Population1325874

Nearby Villages of Mahrawna

Mahrawna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BuraswaNorth-West1.36 km
ShirwaNorth-East1.55 km
RawanaWest2.37 km
HayotagariSouth2.65 km
PatiWest2.78 km
ThantaNorth2.82 km
MahpavataEast2.95 km
ChhatauSouth-West3.62 km
JogyoNorth-East3.94 km
BirmauSouth-West4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahrawna

Mahrawna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Mahrawna is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Mahrawna is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahrawna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mahrawna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahrawna

Where is Mahrawna located?

Mahrawna village is located in Chakrata Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahrawna?

Mahrawna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahrawna?

The pincode of Mahrawna is 248123.

What is the population of Mahrawna?

Mahrawna has a total population of 269, including 146 males and 123 females.

How many households are there in Mahrawna?

There are 33 households in Mahrawna.

What is the literacy rate in Mahrawna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahrawna is 50.93%. Male literacy is 60.27% and female literacy is 39.84%.