Dongar Kathora - Yawal, Jalgaon

Dongar Kathora is a village situated in the Yawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yawal and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. D. Kathora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongar Kathora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongar Kathora is 526818. The village covers a total geographical area of 3000 hectares and falls under the 425301 pincode. Yawal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dongar Kathora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raver Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dongar Kathora

According to the 2011 Census, Dongar Kathora village had a total population of 4,957 people, including 2,515 males and 2,442 females, living in 1,224 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.81%, with male literacy at 84.73% and female literacy at 70.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,398.

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 Kathora

Dongar Kathora 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 Kathora

Dongar Kathora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duskheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yawal to Dongar Kathora is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Dongar Kathora is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongar Kathora

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

Health Facilities in Dongar Kathora

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 Kathora village are given below:

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