Dongariya - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Dongariya is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Marwahi and around 140 km from Bilaspur. Dongriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongariya is 437566. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.93 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra 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 Marwahi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dongariya

As per Census 2011, Dongariya village has a total population of 1,177 people, consisting of 595 males and 582 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 601 literate and 576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 943 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

Dongariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Dongariya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Dongariya is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 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:

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