Thanta - Chakrata, Dehradun

Thanta is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Thanta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanta is 044645. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.21 hectares and falls under the 248123 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Thanta

According to the 2011 Census, Thanta village had a total population of 305 people, including 159 males and 146 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.80%, with male literacy at 68.89% and female literacy at 55.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Thanta

Thanta 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 Thanta

Thanta 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 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Thanta is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Thanta is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thanta

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

Health Facilities in Thanta

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

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