Thana - Chakrata, Dehradun

Thana is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Thana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thana is 044686. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.35 hectares and falls under the 248158 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Thana

According to the 2011 Census, Thana village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 407 males and 623 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,531 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.03%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 84.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 552, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 443.

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

Nearby Villages of Thana

Thana 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 Thana

Thana 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 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Thana is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Thana is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thana

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

Health Facilities in Thana

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

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