Ongana - Dharamjaigarh, Raigarh

Ongana is a village situated in the Dharamjaigarh tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 80 km from Raigarh. Ongana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ongana is 434443. The village covers a total geographical area of 1222.69 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ongana

As per Census 2011, Ongana village has a total population of 1,277 people, consisting of 639 males and 638 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 639 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 821 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ongana

Ongana 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 Ongana

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ongana. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Ongana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ongana is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ongana

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

Health Facilities in Ongana

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

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