Dhangawan

Dhangawan is a village located in Masturi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Masturi (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Dhangawa is the gram panchayat of Dhangawan village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhangawan unique in its vibrant Masturi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Dhangawan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhangawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhangawan is 438881. The village spans a total geographical area of 226.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495551. Bilaspur is nearest town to Dhangawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhangawan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Masturi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhangawan

Population of Dhangawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangawan has a total population of about 1,207, with approximately 619 males and 588 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 190 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,125 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.73%, with male literacy at about 68.66% and female literacy near 50.34%. There are around 274 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhangawan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhangawan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhangawan. As per the 2011 stats, Dhangawan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhangawan

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhangawan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhangawan.

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