Mungad - Chakrata, Dehradun

Mungad 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 108 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Mungad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungad is 044607. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.04 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mungad

As per Census 2011, Mungad village has a total population of 1,014 people, consisting of 532 males and 482 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 527 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 710 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mungad

Mungad 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 Mungad

Mungad 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 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Mungad is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Mungad is about 108 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 Mungad

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

Health Facilities in Mungad

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

FAQs about Mungad