Dongargaon - Loha, Nanded

Dongargaon is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Dongargaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 545310. The village covers a total geographical area of 1063.38 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dongargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dongargaon village had a total population of 2,374 people, including 1,236 males and 1,138 females, living in 477 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.61%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 59.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 728, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gangakher, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Dongargaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Dongargaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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