Dongargan - Shirur, Pune

Dongargan is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Takali Haji serves as the Village Panchayat for Dongargan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargan is 555574. The village covers a total geographical area of 791 hectares and falls under the 412216 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dongargan

According to the 2011 Census, Dongargan village had a total population of 1,079 people, including 552 males and 527 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 84.67% and female literacy at 62.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongargan

Dongargan 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 Dongargan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dongargan. The nearest railway station is Ranjangaon Rd, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Dongargan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Dongargan 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 Dongargan

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

Health Facilities in Dongargan

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

FAQs about Dongargan