Dongijharan - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Dongijharan is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kodoguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongijharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongijharan is 445990. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.16 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dongijharan

According to the 2011 Census, Dongijharan village had a total population of 402 people, including 192 males and 210 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.72%, with male literacy at 71.95% and female literacy at 58.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongijharan

Dongijharan 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 Dongijharan

Dongijharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Dongijharan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dongijharan is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongijharan

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

Health Facilities in Dongijharan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dongijharan village are given below:

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