Dongargaon - Sangole, Solapur

Dongargaon is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Dongargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 562598. The village covers a total geographical area of 2570 hectares and falls under the 413309 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Sangole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dongargaon

As per Census 2011, Dongargaon village has a total population of 2,988 people, consisting of 1,512 males and 1,476 females. The village has 658 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,843 literate and 1,145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dongargaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9881,5121,476
Child Population (0–6 yrs)426219207
Scheduled Castes (SC)374175199
Literate Population1,8431,062781
Illiterate Population1,145450695

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GalavewadiSouth-East3.65 km
ManegaonNorth4.15 km
Hatkar MangewadiWest4.88 km
NavalwadiSouth-West5.28 km
WalekhindiSouth5.73 km
SonandEast5.76 km
SinganhalliSouth-East6.07 km
RajuriNorth6.61 km
MisalwadiNorth-West6.62 km
GunappawadiSouth-West7.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dongargaon

Dongargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masoba Dongargaon, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Dongargaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Dongargaon is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dongargaon

Where is Dongargaon located?

Dongargaon village is located in Sangole Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dongargaon?

Dongargaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dongargaon?

The pincode of Dongargaon is 413309.

What is the population of Dongargaon?

Dongargaon has a total population of 2,988, including 1,512 males and 1,476 females.

How many households are there in Dongargaon?

There are 658 households in Dongargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Dongargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dongargaon is 61.68%. Male literacy is 70.24% and female literacy is 52.91%.