Mundhan - Kalsi, Dehradun

Mundhan is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Mundhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundhan is 044828. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 248158 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Mundhan

As per Census 2011, Mundhan village has a total population of 213 people, consisting of 104 males and 109 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 150 literate and 63 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population213104109
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301812
Scheduled Castes (SC)874245
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266264
Literate Population1507971
Illiterate Population632538

Nearby Villages of Mundhan

Mundhan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RampurSouth0.64 km
BadhauNorth-East0.97 km
ChichrarEast1.67 km
KhadinSouth1.77 km
LoharnaSouth-West2.24 km
BhodaWest2.44 km
MathyauNorth-West2.51 km
LacchhaSouth-East2.60 km
HamarauNorth-West2.67 km
ChunauSouth-West2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundhan

Mundhan 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 41.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Mundhan is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Mundhan is about 110 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 Mundhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mundhan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mundhan

Where is Mundhan located?

Mundhan village is located in Kalsi Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mundhan?

Mundhan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mundhan?

The pincode of Mundhan is 248158.

What is the population of Mundhan?

Mundhan has a total population of 213, including 104 males and 109 females.

How many households are there in Mundhan?

There are 37 households in Mundhan.

What is the literacy rate in Mundhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mundhan is 70.42%. Male literacy is 75.96% and female literacy is 65.14%.