Mona - Kosya Kutauli, Nainital
Mona is a village situated in the Kosya Kutauli tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosya Kutauli and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Mauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mona village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mona is 054567. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.69 hectares and falls under the 263138 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Mona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Mona
As per Census 2011, Mona village has a total population of 799 people, consisting of 403 males and 396 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mona are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 799 | 403 | 396 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 114 | 65 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 283 | 130 | 153 |
| Literate Population | 531 | 304 | 227 |
| Illiterate Population | 268 | 99 | 169 |
Nearby Villages of Mona
Mona is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mona
Public transport in the Mona is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Mona is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Mona is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mona
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mona village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Mona
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mona village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Mona
Where is Mona located?
Mona village is located in Kosya Kutauli Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mona?
The Gram Panchayat of Mona is Mauna.
What is the pincode of Mona?
The pincode of Mona is 263138.
What is the population of Mona?
Mona has a total population of 799, including 403 males and 396 females.
How many households are there in Mona?
There are 154 households in Mona.
What is the literacy rate in Mona?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mona is 66.46%. Male literacy is 75.43% and female literacy is 57.32%.