Dongri - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Dongri is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Dongri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongri is 603352. The village covers a total geographical area of 3253.61 hectares and falls under the 581314 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dongri

As per Census 2011, Dongri village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 335 males and 325 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 499 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongri

Dongri 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 Dongri

Dongri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Dongri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Dongri is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongri

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

Health Facilities in Dongri

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

FAQs about Dongri