Dhangaon - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Dhangaon is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Dalsatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhangaon is 439665. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.59 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Sahaspur-lohara is the nearest town, located about 6 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 KAWARDHA Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhangaon

As per Census 2011, Dhangaon village has a total population of 381 people, consisting of 173 males and 208 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,202 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population381173208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592435
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17472102
Literate Population17510174
Illiterate Population20672134

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NunchhaparSouth-West1.11 km
Bhagauta TolaEast1.63 km
LakhatolaNorth1.99 km
BidoraNorth-East2.09 km
Pendri TaraiWest2.41 km
TatawhaiSouth-West2.51 km
BhibhauriNorth2.91 km
Thothma NawaparaNorth-East3.46 km
JangalpurEast3.47 km
NarodhiSouth3.58 km

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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahaspur-lohara to Dhangaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Dhangaon 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 Dhangaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhangaon

Where is Dhangaon located?

Dhangaon village is located in Sahaspur Lohara Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhangaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhangaon is Dalsatola.

What is the pincode of Dhangaon?

The pincode of Dhangaon is 491996.

What is the population of Dhangaon?

Dhangaon has a total population of 381, including 173 males and 208 females.

How many households are there in Dhangaon?

There are 92 households in Dhangaon.

What is the literacy rate in Dhangaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhangaon is 45.93%. Male literacy is 58.38% and female literacy is 35.58%.