Dongar - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Dongar is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dangar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongar is 566087. The village covers a total geographical area of 527 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dongar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dongar

According to the 2011 Census, Dongar village had a total population of 499 people, including 225 males and 274 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,218 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.40%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 73.09%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongar

Dongar 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 Dongar

Public transport in the Dongar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Dongar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dongar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongar

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

Health Facilities in Dongar

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

FAQs about Dongar