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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Dongargaon village had a total population of 845 people, including 438 males and 407 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 74.41% and female literacy at 62.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dongargaon