Dongla - Mahidpur, Ujjain

Dongla is a village situated in the Mahidpur tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahidpur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Dongla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongla is 471406. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.39 hectares and falls under the 456443 pincode. Mahidpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dongla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dongla

According to the 2011 Census, Dongla village had a total population of 1,001 people, including 504 males and 497 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.55%, with male literacy at 81.12% and female literacy at 47.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongla

Dongla 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 Dongla

Dongla 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 Mahidpur Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahidpur to Dongla is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Dongla is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongla

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

Health Facilities in Dongla

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

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