Dungri - Namkum, Ranchi

Dungri is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Dungri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungri is 374008. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.12 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Dungri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dungri

According to the 2011 Census, Dungri village had a total population of 3,006 people, including 1,526 males and 1,480 females, living in 634 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.10%, with male literacy at 85.14% and female literacy at 64.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,725.

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

Nearby Villages of Dungri

Dungri 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 Dungri

Dungri 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 Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Dungri 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 Dungri

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

Health Facilities in Dungri

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

FAQs about Dungri