Mohana - Chakrata, Dehradun

Mohana is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Mohana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohana is 044631. The village covers a total geographical area of 745.96 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mohana

As per Census 2011, Mohana village has a total population of 1,135 people, consisting of 604 males and 531 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 611 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 643 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,135604531
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1427666
Scheduled Castes (SC)1879592
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643348295
Literate Population611364247
Illiterate Population524240284

Nearby Villages of Mohana

Mohana 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)
SujauNorth1.02 km
SawaraNorth2.01 km
MendalNorth-East2.30 km
IndroliNorth-West2.89 km
SamogEast2.99 km
PatiSouth3.14 km
ThantaEast3.57 km
BuraswaSouth-East3.84 km
BaniyanaNorth3.92 km
KandarNorth-West3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohana

Mohana 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 55.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Mohana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Mohana is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohana

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

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

Health Facilities in Mohana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mohana 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 Mohana

Where is Mohana located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mohana?

Mohana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mohana?

The pincode of Mohana is 248001.

What is the population of Mohana?

Mohana has a total population of 1,135, including 604 males and 531 females.

How many households are there in Mohana?

There are 157 households in Mohana.

What is the literacy rate in Mohana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohana is 53.83%. Male literacy is 60.26% and female literacy is 46.52%.