Dongargaon - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Dongargaon is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Dongargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 543149. The village covers a total geographical area of 1293 hectares and falls under the 445205 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Umarkhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dongargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dongargaon village had a total population of 2,743 people, including 1,409 males and 1,334 females, living in 667 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.98%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 71.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 445, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dongargaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dongargaon. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Dongargaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Dongargaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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:

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:

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