Dongaon
Dongaon is a village located in Jamkhed tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 34km away from sub-district headquarter Jamkhed (tehsildar office) and 103km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Dongaon village is also a gram panchayat.
Dongaon has its own place in the vibrant Ahmadnagar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Dongaon
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dongaon is 558632. The village spans a total geographical area of 1371 hectares. Ahmadnagar is nearest town to Dongaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 103km away.
When it comes to local governance, Dongaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karjat jamkhed Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Dongaon
Population of Dongaon
Below is a concise population overview of Dongaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,793 | 956 | 837 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 198 | 114 | 84 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 410 | 217 | 193 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
Literate Population | 1,062 | 641 | 421 |
Illiterate Population | 731 | 315 | 416 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dongaon village:
- The total population of Dongaon village is around 1,793, including approximately 956 males and 837 females, with a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 198 children aged 0–6 years in Dongaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Dongaon village has 410 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Dongaon village is about 59.23%, with male literacy at 67.05% and female literacy at 50.30%.
- There are around 405 households in Dongaon village.
Connectivity of Dongaon
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dongaon. As per the 2011 stats, Dongaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dongaon
Knowing the nearby villages of Dongaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dongaon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dongaon
- Where is Dongaon located?
- Dongaon village is situated in Jamkhed Tehsil, within the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dongaon?
- Dongaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Dongaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dongaon is 1,793, with 956 males and 837 females.
- How many households are there in Dongaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Dongaon village has a total of 405 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Dongaon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dongaon is 59.23%. The male literacy rate is 67.05%, while the female literacy rate is 50.30%.