Dhangaon - Pusour, Raigarh

Dhangaon is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Nawapara M serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhangaon is 435034. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.74 hectares and falls under the 496100 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Kharsia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangaon village had a total population of 547 people, including 265 males and 282 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.95%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 65.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhangaon

Dhangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Dhangaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Dhangaon is about 27 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:

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:

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