Tolagaon - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Tolagaon is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Jaarwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tolagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tolagaon is 441117. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.38 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Tolagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Tolagaon village had a total population of 585 people, including 286 males and 299 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.78%, with male literacy at 90.80% and female literacy at 77.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Tolagaon

Tolagaon 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 Tolagaon

Tolagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Tolagaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Tolagaon is about 28 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 Tolagaon

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

Health Facilities in Tolagaon

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

FAQs about Tolagaon