Dongaon - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Dongaon is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Kannad and around 54 km from Aurangabad. Dongaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongaon is 548339. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.74 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dongaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dongaon village had a total population of 698 people, including 347 males and 351 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.50%, with male literacy at 88.29% and female literacy at 72.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongaon

Dongaon 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 Dongaon

Dongaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chalisgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Dongaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dongaon is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongaon

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

Health Facilities in Dongaon

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

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