Daragaon - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Daragaon is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kolendra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daragaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daragaon is 440584. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.81 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Daragaon 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 Daragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Daragaon village had a total population of 377 people, including 185 males and 192 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.08%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 67.72%.

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

Nearby Villages of Daragaon

Daragaon 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 Daragaon

Daragaon 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 Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Daragaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Daragaon is about 30 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 Daragaon

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

Health Facilities in Daragaon

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

FAQs about Daragaon