Dongarmali - Waraseoni, Balaghat

Dongarmali is a village situated in the Waraseoni tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Waraseoni and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Dongarmali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongarmali is 497447. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.57 hectares and falls under the 481335 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dongarmali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dongarmali

As per Census 2011, Dongarmali village has a total population of 2,612 people, consisting of 1,322 males and 1,290 females. The village has 602 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,875 literate and 737 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6121,3221,290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)309166143
Scheduled Castes (SC)237123114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18910386
Literate Population1,8751,036839
Illiterate Population737286451

Nearby Villages of Dongarmali

Dongarmali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Barbaspur Urf UdhardiniNorth2.55 km
Selotpar BastiEast2.58 km
BhanpurWest2.63 km
Bhendara BastiSouth-East3.30 km
MohadiSouth-West3.34 km
AmgaonNorth-East3.39 km
KatangiWest4.10 km
TuiyaparEast4.28 km
KanhadgaonWest5.18 km
Neemgaon Urf PadampurNorth-East5.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dongarmali

Dongarmali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Dongarmali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Dongarmali is about 35 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 Dongarmali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dongarmali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dongarmali

Where is Dongarmali located?

Dongarmali village is located in Waraseoni Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dongarmali?

Dongarmali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dongarmali?

The pincode of Dongarmali is 481335.

What is the population of Dongarmali?

Dongarmali has a total population of 2,612, including 1,322 males and 1,290 females.

How many households are there in Dongarmali?

There are 602 households in Dongarmali.

What is the literacy rate in Dongarmali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dongarmali is 71.78%. Male literacy is 78.37% and female literacy is 65.04%.