Dongariya - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Dongariya is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Dogariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongariya is 439699. The village covers a total geographical area of 627.47 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Sahaspur-lohara is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Pandariya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dongariya

According to the 2011 Census, Dongariya village had a total population of 1,385 people, including 678 males and 707 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.40%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 55.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahaspur-lohara to Dongariya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Dongariya is about 40 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

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