Dongar

Dongar is a village located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Dangar is the gram panchayat of Dongar village.

Here you can discover what makes Dongar unique in its vibrant Rajapur-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Dongar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dongar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dongar is 566087. The village spans a total geographical area of 527 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416702. Rajapur is nearest town to Dongar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dongar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dongar

Population of Dongar

According to the 2011 Census, Dongar has a total population of about 499, with approximately 225 males and 274 females. The sex ratio is around 1217 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.34%, with male literacy at about 79.56% and female literacy near 66.42%. There are around 129 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dongar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dongar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dongar. As per the 2011 stats, Dongar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dongar

Knowing the nearby villages of Dongar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dongar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dongar