Dugani - Varla, Barwani

Dugani is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Dugani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugani is 478669. The village covers a total geographical area of 1005.81 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dugani

According to the 2011 Census, Dugani village had a total population of 7,137 people, including 3,579 males and 3,558 females, living in 1,117 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.63%, with male literacy at 43.30% and female literacy at 30.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6,060.

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

Nearby Villages of Dugani

Dugani 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 Dugani

Dugani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Dugani is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Dugani is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugani

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

Health Facilities in Dugani

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

FAQs about Dugani