Dongar Village - Maksoodangarh, Guna
Dongar is a village situated in the Maksoodangarh tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maksudangarh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Dongar Motipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongar is 499429. The village covers a total geographical area of 543 hectares and falls under the 473287 pincode. Raghogarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Dongar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raghogarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dongar
As per Census 2011, Dongar village has a total population of 1,631 people, consisting of 844 males and 787 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 693 literate and 938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dongar are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,631 | 844 | 787 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 237 | 112 | 125 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 254 | 143 | 111 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Literate Population | 693 | 434 | 259 |
| Illiterate Population | 938 | 410 | 528 |
Nearby Villages of Dongar
Dongar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dongar
Dongar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghogarh to Dongar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Dongar 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 Dongar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dongar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dongar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dongar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dongar
Where is Dongar located?
Dongar village is located in Maksoodangarh Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dongar?
The Gram Panchayat of Dongar is Dongar Motipur.
What is the pincode of Dongar?
The pincode of Dongar is 473287.
What is the population of Dongar?
Dongar has a total population of 1,631, including 844 males and 787 females.
How many households are there in Dongar?
There are 298 households in Dongar.
What is the literacy rate in Dongar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dongar is 42.49%. Male literacy is 51.42% and female literacy is 32.91%.