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'''Dongargaon, Agar Malwa''' is a town and a Gram Panchayat in [[Agar]] district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located on the Indore – Kota National highway NH 552G on the bank of Kali Sindh River. It is surrounded by the border with the state of [[Rajasthan]] from three sides and is a well-known center of transport business between the two states.
'''Dongargaon, Agar Malwa''' is a [[town]] and a [[gram panchayat]] in the [[Agar Malwa district]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is located on the [[National Highway 52|Indore–Kota National Highway]] on the bank of [[Kali Sindh River]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of 2001 India census,[1] As of 2001 India census,[1] Dongargaon is a large village located in [[Susner]] Tehsil of [[Agar]] Malwa district, Madhya Pradesh with total 1424 families residing. The Dongargaon village has population of 7159 of which 3645 are males while 3514 are females as per Population Census 2011.According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dongargaon village is 472152.
The [[2001 Census of India]]{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} recorded Dongargaon having 1,424 families. The 2011 Census of India showed a total population of 7,159 people (3,645 male, 3,514 female).&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&amp;state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&amp;state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}&lt;/ref&gt; Dongargaon's population of children between ages 0–6 was 913, composing 12.75% of the village's total population.


In Dongargaon village population of children with age 0-6 is 913 which makes up 12.75 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Dongargaon village is 964 which is higher than Madhya Pradesh state average of 931. Child Sex Ratio for the Dongargaon as per census is 906, lower than Madhya Pradesh average of 918.
Of these inhabitants, 4323 were deemed [[literacy|literate]], 2836 illiterate. The village's literacy rate of 69.21% is close to the average of 69.32% in [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Male literacy stood at 83.45% while the female rate was 54.58%.


Dongargaon village has lower literacy rate compared to [[Madhya Pradesh]]. In 2011, literacy rate of Dongargaon village was 69.21 % compared to 69.32 % of Madhya Pradesh. In Dongargaon Male literacy stands at 83.45 % while female literacy rate was 54.58 %.
As per the [[constitution of India]] and [[Panchayati raj in India|Panchyati Raj]], Dongargaon is administrated by a [[sarpanch]], who is the elected representative of village.


As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Dongargaon village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Our website, don't have information about schools and hospital in Dongargaon village.
[[Schedule Caste]]s constitute 24.89% of the population, while [[Schedule Tribe]]s were 10.39% of the inhabitants.


Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 24.89 % while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 10.39 % of total population in Dongargaon village.
In Dongargaon village, 3612 people were engaged in work activities. 60.55% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 39.45% were involved in marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,612 workers engaged in main work, 756 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 830 were agricultural labourers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&amp;state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&amp;state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}&lt;/ref&gt;
 
In Dongargaon village out of total population, 3612 were engaged in work activities. 60.55 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 39.45 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3612 workers engaged in Main Work, 756 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 830 were Agricultural labourer.
 
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Dongargaon, Agar Malwa village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.
 
Dongargaon is drained by [[Kalisindh]] and Chavli rivers.


==Religion==
==Religion==
With more than a hundred Hindu temples, ''Dongargaon'' has been famous in the local area for many years. Some of the most famous temples in town are Ram Mandir (The temple is in town since 9Th Century), Bawadi Balaji Temple, Ganesh Temple, Sagatpur Balaji Temple(Also known as Lakhabir Balaji), Shiv Temple, Bor Mata Temple, Nath ki kuri, Sheetlamata Temple, Ramanreti wale ka Asharam, Radhakrishna Temple, Rawala Mandir, Ram Mandir(Near Rawala), Hanuman Mandir(Brahman Mohalla) also Piplyakhera Balaji and Aashapurna Mata Mandir (Guradiya,Dongargaon). ''Ram Mandir Temple'' and ''Piplyakhera Balaji Temple'' are said to be one of the oldest temples of India according to archaeological survey, the temples were renovated in 9th century there is a bawari (traditional well) too.
The town is predominantly Hindu; the 2011 Census of India reported 96% of inhabitants were Hindu and 4% [[Muslims]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&amp;state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&amp;state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}&lt;/ref&gt;
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==Population of Dongargaon==
Particulars Total Male Female
 
Total Population 7,159 3,645 3,514
*Literate Population 4,323 2,642 1,681
*Illiterate Population 2,836 1,003 1,833
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|caption=Popolation in Dongargaon, Agar Malwa (2011)<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">http://censusindia.gov.in/ {{Dead link|date=May 2022}}</ref>
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==Nearby towns and cities==
*[[Jhalrapatan]] – 35 km
*[[Jhalawar]] – 40 km
*[[Agar]] – 60 km
*[[Ujjain]] – 120 km
*[[Kota]] – 124 km
*[[Indore]] − 180 km
*[[Jaipur]] – 300 km
*[[Bhopal]] – 225 km
 
==Nearby villages==
Dongargaon, Agar Malwa is surrounded by many cities and villages. There are more than 100 villages around Dongargaon, Agar Malwa. The main villages among them are Shripatpura Kheda, Salyakhedi, Khindiyakheri, Barai, Guradiya, Piplyakheda, Kishanpura, Fatehgarh(Rajsthan), Khejarkheri, Khojakhei, Banor, Nanor, Badai(Rajasthan), Saroniya, Dharonia, Devli, Bijana Khedi, Rawli, Kheriya Soyat.
 
==Kali Sindh Basin==
The Kali Sindh Basin stretches between the southern and northern limits of the district. It occupies the major parts of Susner and Shajapur Tehsils and a very small part of Agar Tehsil. The southern part of the region is hilly whereas the northern part is plain. The hills gradually decrease in height from south to north. There are a few scattered hillocks in the central and northern parts also. The altitude of the region varies between 450 and 528 metres above mean sea level. Numerous streams originate from the hilly area and dissect the surface. Kali Sindh is the main river, which traverses the hills and flows further on the eastern border of the district. Lakundar is the main rivulets of Kali Sindh that flows northwards. Geologically, the entire region is a part of the Deccan Trap of the Cretaceous Eocene period. Its main tributary, Kalisindh River, is the largest source of water in Dongargaon.
 
==Language==
The main languages spoken in Dongargaon are Hindi, Malwi, and Rajasthani.
 
==Connectivity of Dongargaon==
Type Status
 
*Public Bus Service Available within village
*Private Bus Service Available within village
*Railway Station Available within 35 km distance nearest railway station are [[Jhalarapatan]], [[Jhalawar]], [[Bhawanimandi]], [[Ujjain]], [[Dewas]], [[Bioara]].
 
 


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Dongargaon, Agar Malwa
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Dongargaon, Agar Malwa is located in Madhya Pradesh
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Dongargaon, Agar Malwa is located in India
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Dongargaon, Agar Malwa
Coordinates: 24°14′53″N 76°09′51″E / 24.2480895°N 76.1641574°E / 24.2480895; 76.1641574
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictAgar Malwa
TehsilSusner
Gram PanchayatPresent Sarpanch is Gyankunwar Prem Singh Songara
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
465449
Telephone code07361
Vehicle registrationMP 70
Sex ratio1000/944 /

Dongargaon, Agar Malwa is a town and a gram panchayat in the Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh. It is located on the Indore–Kota National Highway on the bank of Kali Sindh River.

Demographics

The 2001 Census of India[citation needed] recorded Dongargaon having 1,424 families. The 2011 Census of India showed a total population of 7,159 people (3,645 male, 3,514 female).<ref>"Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.</ref> Dongargaon's population of children between ages 0–6 was 913, composing 12.75% of the village's total population.

Of these inhabitants, 4323 were deemed literate, 2836 illiterate. The village's literacy rate of 69.21% is close to the average of 69.32% in Madhya Pradesh. Male literacy stood at 83.45% while the female rate was 54.58%.

As per the constitution of India and Panchyati Raj, Dongargaon is administrated by a sarpanch, who is the elected representative of village.

Schedule Castes constitute 24.89% of the population, while Schedule Tribes were 10.39% of the inhabitants.

In Dongargaon village, 3612 people were engaged in work activities. 60.55% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 39.45% were involved in marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,612 workers engaged in main work, 756 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 830 were agricultural labourers.<ref>"Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.</ref>

Religion

The town is predominantly Hindu; the 2011 Census of India reported 96% of inhabitants were Hindu and 4% Muslims.<ref>"Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.</ref>

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