Dhandongri - Lal Bahadur Nagar, Rajnandgaon

Dhandongri is a village situated in the Lal Bahadur Nagar tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Dongargarh and around 40 km from Rajnandgaon. Dhandongri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandongri is 440694. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.52 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhandongri 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 Dhandongri

According to the 2011 Census, Dhandongri village had a total population of 1,274 people, including 637 males and 637 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.72%, with male literacy at 87.01% and female literacy at 62.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 724.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandongri

Dhandongri 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 Dhandongri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhandongri. The nearest railway station is Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Dhandongri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dhandongri is about 40 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 Dhandongri

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

Health Facilities in Dhandongri

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

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