Mohana - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mohana is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 18.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Mohana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohana is 310950. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.16 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Mohana

According to the 2011 Census, Mohana village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 575 males and 547 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.50%, with male literacy at 88.85% and female literacy at 78.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohana

Mohana 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 Mohana

Mohana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mohana is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mohana is about 18.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohana

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

Health Facilities in Mohana

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

FAQs about Mohana