Dongarla - Tumsar, Bhandara

Dongarla is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Dongarla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongarla is 536774. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.57 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dongarla

As per Census 2011, Dongarla village has a total population of 1,895 people, consisting of 935 males and 960 females. The village has 398 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,430 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dongarla are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dongarla

Dongarla 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 Dongarla

Dongarla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tumsar Town, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Dongarla is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Dongarla is about 35 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 Dongarla

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

Health Facilities in Dongarla

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

FAQs about Dongarla