Dongarpal - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Dongarpal is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Dingne serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongarpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongarpal is 566911. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.65 hectares and falls under the 416511 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dongarpal

According to the 2011 Census, Dongarpal village had a total population of 315 people, including 149 males and 166 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.60%, with male literacy at 96.40% and female literacy at 83.65%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dongarpal

Dongarpal 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 Dongarpal

Dongarpal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Madure, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Dongarpal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Dongarpal is about 57 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 Dongarpal

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

Health Facilities in Dongarpal

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

FAQs about Dongarpal