Dongargaon Village Overview
Dongargaon is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 33 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 90 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dongargaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Dongargaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 530915. The village covers a geographical area of 565.7 hectares. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Location Map of Dongargaon
Population & Demographics of Dongargaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Dongargaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,011 | 520 | 491 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 127 | 71 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 230 | 120 | 110 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 733 | 382 | 351 |
| Illiterate Population | 278 | 138 | 140 |
Key population details of Dongargaon village are given below:
- Dongargaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,011, including approximately 520 males and 491 females, with a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 230 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Dongargaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.50%.
- There are around 231 households in Dongargaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dongargaon
Transport facilities help residents of Dongargaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dongargaon
The following villages are located close to Dongargaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dongargaon
- Where is Dongargaon located?
- Dongargaon village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dongargaon?
- Dongargaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Dongargaon?
- Dongargaon has a total population of 1,011, including 520 males and 491 females.
- How many households are there in Dongargaon?
- There are 231 households in Dongargaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Dongargaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dongargaon is 72.50%. Male literacy is 73.46% and female literacy is 71.49%.