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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rawana

As per Census 2011, Rawana village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 166 males and 137 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 825 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 163 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 160 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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