Rawana - Chakrata, Dehradun

Rawana is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Rawana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rawana is 044647. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.03 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Rawana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Rawana

According to the 2011 Census, Rawana village had a total population of 303 people, including 166 males and 137 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.51%, with male literacy at 72.34% and female literacy at 49.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Rawana

Rawana 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 Rawana

Rawana 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 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Rawana is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Rawana is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rawana

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

Health Facilities in Rawana

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

FAQs about Rawana