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

As per Census 2011, Mohana village has a total population of 1,122 people, consisting of 575 males and 547 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 845 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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