Dongargaon - Katol, Nagpur

Dongargaon is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Dongargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 534999. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.51 hectares and falls under the 441302 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Katol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dongargaon

As per Census 2011, Dongargaon village has a total population of 845 people, consisting of 438 males and 407 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 499 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 417 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population845438407
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185563
Scheduled Castes (SC)673631
Scheduled Tribes (ST)417204213
Literate Population499285214
Illiterate Population346153193

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhajipaniEast2.01 km
PatharSouth-East2.15 km
SirsawadiSouth-West2.24 km
GonhiNorth-East2.39 km
KarlaNorth-West2.69 km
WadhonaWest2.75 km
Amnergondi (rithi)South3.25 km
KhanwadiWest3.48 km
BordohSouth-East3.51 km
Delwadi(rithi)West3.76 km

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 Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Dongargaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Dongargaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dongargaon

Where is Dongargaon located?

Dongargaon village is located in Katol Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dongargaon?

Dongargaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dongargaon?

The pincode of Dongargaon is 441302.

What is the population of Dongargaon?

Dongargaon has a total population of 845, including 438 males and 407 females.

How many households are there in Dongargaon?

There are 199 households in Dongargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Dongargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dongargaon is 59.05%. Male literacy is 65.07% and female literacy is 52.58%.