Dongar Shewali - Chikhli, Buldhana

Dongar Shewali is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Chikhli and around 18 km from Buldana. Dongar Shewali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongar Shewali is 529086. The village covers a total geographical area of 2175.42 hectares and falls under the 443002 pincode. Buldana is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dongar Shewali

According to the 2011 Census, Dongar Shewali village had a total population of 3,253 people, including 1,641 males and 1,612 females, living in 756 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.91%, with male literacy at 89.44% and female literacy at 72.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568, 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 Dongar Shewali

Dongar Shewali 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 Dongar Shewali

Dongar Shewali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buldana to Dongar Shewali is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Dongar Shewali is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongar Shewali

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

Health Facilities in Dongar Shewali

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

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