Dongargaon - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Dongargaon is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Dongargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 495791. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.47 hectares and falls under the 480888 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Dongargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dongargaon village had a total population of 786 people, including 389 males and 397 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.33%, with male literacy at 64.01% and female literacy at 44.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 708.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongargaon

Dongargaon 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 Dongargaon

Dongargaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Devri P.h., while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Dongargaon is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Dongargaon is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongargaon

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

Health Facilities in Dongargaon

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

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