Dongra - Pothia, Kishanganj

Dongra is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Naukatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongra is 222583. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.73 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dongra

According to the 2011 Census, Dongra village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 555 males and 507 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.75%, with male literacy at 65.85% and female literacy at 61.40%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongra

Dongra 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 Dongra

Public transport in the Dongra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pothia, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Dongra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dongra is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongra

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

Health Facilities in Dongra

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

FAQs about Dongra