Dhangaon - Arjunda, Balod

Dhangaon is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Gunderdehi and around 45 km from Durg. Dhangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhangaon is 442843. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.59 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhangaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangaon village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 471 males and 538 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.22%, with male literacy at 95.48% and female literacy at 80.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhangaon

Dhangaon 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 Dhangaon

Dhangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Dhangaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Dhangaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhangaon

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

Health Facilities in Dhangaon

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

FAQs about Dhangaon