Dungariya - Gairatganj, Raisen

Dungariya is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Hinotiya Khalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dungariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungariya is 483920. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.65 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dungariya

According to the 2011 Census, Dungariya village had a total population of 590 people, including 320 males and 270 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.99%, with male literacy at 60.69% and female literacy at 50.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Dungariya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Dungariya is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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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