Dongargaon - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Dongargaon is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 67 km from Rajnandgaon. Dongargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 441565. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.89 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dongargaon

As per Census 2011, Dongargaon village has a total population of 788 people, consisting of 393 males and 395 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 589 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 363 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 375 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population788393395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793841
Scheduled Castes (SC)363188175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)375179196
Literate Population589337252
Illiterate Population19956143

Nearby Villages of Dongargaon

Dongargaon 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)
KahadkasaNorth-East1.52 km
Halam KodoSouth-West1.91 km
EdmagondiSouth-East2.17 km
Hajju TolaWest2.29 km
RengakatheraNorth-West2.77 km
Handi TolaEast2.80 km
Singha BhediNorth-East2.93 km
MohgaonSouth3.28 km
Jaraha TolaNorth3.58 km
DuwalgundraWest3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dongargaon

Dongargaon 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 Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 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 Ambagarh Chowki to Dongargaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dongargaon is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongargaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dongargaon

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

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

FAQs about Dongargaon

Where is Dongargaon located?

Dongargaon village is located in Ambagarh Chouki Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dongargaon?

Dongargaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dongargaon?

The pincode of Dongargaon is 491668.

What is the population of Dongargaon?

Dongargaon has a total population of 788, including 393 males and 395 females.

How many households are there in Dongargaon?

There are 219 households in Dongargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Dongargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dongargaon is 74.75%. Male literacy is 85.75% and female literacy is 63.80%.