Deodongri - Baihar, Balaghat

Deodongri is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pathari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deodongri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deodongri is 498040. The village covers a total geographical area of 646 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Deodongri

As per Census 2011, Deodongri village has a total population of 422 people, consisting of 213 males and 209 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 191 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Deodongri

Deodongri 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 Deodongri

Deodongri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Deodongri is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Deodongri is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deodongri

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

Health Facilities in Deodongri

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

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