Dongar - 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
According to the 2011 Census, Dongar village had a total population of 1,631 people, including 844 males and 787 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.71%, with male literacy at 59.29% and female literacy at 39.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | 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 had a total population of 1,631, including 844 males and 787 females.
How many households are there in Dongar?
Dongar had 298 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dongar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dongar was 49.71%. Male literacy was 59.29% and female literacy was 39.12%.