Dhangaon - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Dhangaon is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Chhuriya and around 49 km from Rajnandgaon. Dhangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhangaon is 441029. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.33 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Khujji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangaon village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 528 males and 570 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.93%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 63.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Dhangaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dhangaon is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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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