Dongarkhedi - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Dongarkhedi is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Deori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongarkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongarkhedi is 469501. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 458888 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dongarkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Dongarkhedi village had a total population of 553 people, including 266 males and 287 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.26%, with male literacy at 89.52% and female literacy at 42.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongarkhedi

Dongarkhedi 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 Dongarkhedi

Dongarkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Dongarkhedi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Dongarkhedi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongarkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Dongarkhedi

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

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