Dungariya - Bichhua, Chhindwara

Dungariya is a village situated in the Bichhua tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhua and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Mohpanimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dungariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungariya is 495346. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.83 hectares and falls under the 480111 pincode. Sausar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Dungariya

According to the 2011 Census, Dungariya village had a total population of 488 people, including 244 males and 244 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.05%, with male literacy at 65.20% and female literacy at 46.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 469.

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

Nearby Villages of Dungariya

Dungariya 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 Dungariya

Dungariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhimalgondi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sausar to Dungariya is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Dungariya is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungariya

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

Health Facilities in Dungariya

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

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