Dongargaon - Mohadi, Bhandara

Dongargaon is a village situated in the Mohadi tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohadi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Dongargaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 536832. The village covers a total geographical area of 1218.32 hectares and falls under the 441909 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Tumsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dongargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dongargaon village had a total population of 2,675 people, including 1,361 males and 1,314 females, living in 641 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.84%, with male literacy at 94.40% and female literacy at 80.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mohadi Praganel, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Dongargaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Dongargaon is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Dongargaon