Dongila - Banke Bazar, Gaya

Dongila is a village situated in the Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banke Bazar and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Tarwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongila is 255868. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 824217 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dongila

According to the 2011 Census, Dongila village had a total population of 2,162 people, including 1,072 males and 1,090 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.99%, with male literacy at 70.77% and female literacy at 51.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,026.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongila

Dongila 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 Dongila

Dongila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Dongila is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Dongila 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 Dongila

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

Health Facilities in Dongila

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

FAQs about Dongila