Belgaon - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Belgaon is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Belgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgaon is 440550. The village covers a total geographical area of 801.91 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Belgaon

As per Census 2011, Belgaon village has a total population of 2,594 people, consisting of 1,320 males and 1,274 females. The village has 520 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,647 literate and 947 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 601 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgaon

Belgaon 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 Belgaon

Belgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Belgaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Belgaon is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belgaon

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

Health Facilities in Belgaon

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

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