Dungasara - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Dungasara is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Dungasra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dungasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungasara is 500241. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.58 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dungasara

According to the 2011 Census, Dungasara village had a total population of 798 people, including 431 males and 367 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.37%, with male literacy at 58.95% and female literacy at 40.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Dungasara

Dungasara 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 Dungasara

Dungasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guneru Bamori, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Dungasara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Dungasara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungasara

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

Health Facilities in Dungasara

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

FAQs about Dungasara