Dongariya - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Dongariya is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Simga and around 58 km from Raipur. Dongariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongariya is 443529. The village covers a total geographical area of 941.47 hectares and falls under the 493113 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dongariya

As per Census 2011, Dongariya village has a total population of 2,394 people, consisting of 1,167 males and 1,227 females. The village has 491 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,408 literate and 986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 967 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 321 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongariya

Dongariya 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 Dongariya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dongariya. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Dongariya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Dongariya is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongariya

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

Health Facilities in Dongariya

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

FAQs about Dongariya