Moldhar - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Moldhar is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 88 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Moldhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moldhar is 044219. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.73 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Moldhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Moldhar

According to the 2011 Census, Moldhar village had a total population of 535 people, including 244 males and 291 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,193 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.15%, with male literacy at 98.01% and female literacy at 72.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Moldhar

Moldhar 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 Moldhar

Moldhar 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 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Moldhar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Moldhar is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moldhar

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

Health Facilities in Moldhar

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

FAQs about Moldhar