Dongargaon - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Dongargaon is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 173 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Dongargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongargaon is 543016. The village covers a total geographical area of 690.7 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 45 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 611 people, including 314 males and 297 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 94.49% and female literacy at 72.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Dongargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kinwat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Dongargaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Dongargaon is about 173 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 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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