Dongariya Kalan - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Dongariya Kalan is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Dongariyakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongariya Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongariya Kalan is 439921. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.26 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dongariya Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Dongariya Kalan village had a total population of 1,799 people, including 917 males and 882 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.81%, with male literacy at 79.66% and female literacy at 47.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongariya Kalan

Dongariya Kalan 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 Kalan

Dongariya Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Dongariya Kalan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Dongariya Kalan is about 28 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 Dongariya Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Dongariya Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

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