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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Dongargarh
| other_name =
| nickname =
Dharma Nagari
| settlement_type = Town
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Chhattisgarh]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Rajnandgaon district|Rajnandgaon]]
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| government_type = Mayor
| governing_body = Municipal Council
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| population_total = 37,372
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 491445
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[[File:Dongargarh.jpg|thumb|Tapsi Lake]]
'''Dongargarh''' is a town and [[municipality]] in [[Rajnandgaon district|Rajnandgaon District]] in the state of [[Chhattisgarh]], India and the site of the Bambleshwari Temple and Chandragiri Jain Temple. A prominent pilgrim destination in Rajnandgaon District, the city lies about {{convert|35|km}} west from [[Rajnandgaon]], {{convert|67|km}} west from [[Durg]] and {{convert|132|km}} east from [[Bhandara (city)|Bhandara]] which are situated on National Highway 6. Featuring majestic mountains and ponds, Dongargarh is derived from the words: ''Dongarh'' meaning 'mountains' and ''garh'' meaning 'fort'.

The Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple,<ref>{{cite web|author=| url=http://www.thebackpackdiaries.in/maa-bamleshwari-devi-temple-dongargarh/|title=Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple Dongargarh|publisher=The Backpack Diaries|date=2018-04-20}}</ref> situated on a {{convert|1,600|ft}} high hilltop, is a popular landmark. It is of great spiritual importance and several legends are associated with this shrine too. Another prominent shrine in the vicinity is Chhoti Bamleshwari Temple. Devotees flock these temples during [[Navratri]]. Shivji Temple and temples dedicated to Lord [[Hanuman]] are also located here. The ropeway is an added attraction and is the only passenger ropeway in Chhattisgarh. A severe accident occurred in 2016 when the ropeway broke and fell down killing several people.

The town is known for religious Harmony and has considerable population of [[Buddhism|Buddhists]], [[Sikhs]], [[Christians]] and [[Jainism|Jains]] apart from [[Hindus]].A 30 feet high statue of Budhha situated at the hilltop of the Pragyagiri hill is another attraction of the town. This is visible from the all the 06 major hills of the town. In addition to these, A Jain temple is also being constructed {{when|date=January 2015}} on a hill known as <u>Chandragiri</u> with the blessings of Jain saint Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaaj.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vidyasagar.net/|title=Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj {{!}} Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj Pravachan {{!}} Jain Religion In Hindi|website=Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj {{!}} Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj Pravachan {{!}} Jain Religion In Hindi|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> The temple is specially recognized for an ancient statue of the Teerthankara god Chandraprabhuji. One of the biggest [[gurudwaras]] in the state is also located in the heart of the city managed by the Sikh society which also run Khalsa Public School, one of the biggest schools in the town. Dongargarhs oldest and most beautiful Roman Catholic church (Sacred Heart Church) is situated just near the railway station as well as there is a tall and beautiful Calvary hill near the railway colony which has a huge cross on the tip of the hill which can be seen from a far distance during the day. Every year a huge crowd of devotees Christians and other Religions gather here during the month of April for the way of the cross marking the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ as well as to get his blessings.

The nearest airport [[Swami Vivekananda Airport|Swami Vivekanand Airport]] is at [[Raipur]], {{convert|110|km}} away while the nearest railhead is [[Dongargarh Railway Station]]. Dongargarh has good road communication and buses and taxis are available from Rajnandgaon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citypincode.in/PinCodeOf.jsp?area=Dongargarh%20&district=Rajnandgaon |title=Dongargarh PinCode |publisher=citypincode.in |date= |access-date=2014-03-10}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011|alt=As of the 2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Dongargarh had a population of 37,372 with males constituting 52% of the population and females 48%. The city's average literacy rate is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 81% and, female literacy is 66%. In Dongragarh, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

{{see also|List of cities in Jharkhand}}

{{See also|List of cities in Chhattisgarh}}

==Transport==
===Railway===
'''Dongargarh(DGG)''' is A Station On The [[Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line]]. It Falls Under Nagpur Division of [[South East Central Zone]]. It is situated {{convert|73.04|km|mi}} from [[Gondia]] & {{convert|63.76|km|mi}} from [[Durg]].
===Roadway===
'''Dongargarh''' is connected by '''National Highway 553|NH553''' which runs for {{convert|89.22|km|mi}} connecting [[Amgaon]] & [[Rajnandgaon]]. The city is also connected by '''National Highway 553A|NH553A''' which runs for {{convert|38.62|km|mi}} as a parallel highway to [[National Highway 53 (India)|NH53]] from Tumdiboda to Chichola. '''National Highway 553B|NH553B''' which runs for {{convert|37.50|km|mi}} also connects the city with [[Khairagarh]] on '''National Highway 130F|NH130F'''

==Education==
*[[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya]] (Only [[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya|Navodaya]] school in [[Rajnandgaon]] District),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA DUNGARGARH|url=https://dungargarh.kvs.ac.in/|access-date=2021-09-01|website=dungargarh.kvs.ac.in}}</ref>
*[[Kendriya Vidyalaya]] (Central School (India))
*St. Vincent Palloti International Residential School
*Wesleyan English Med. Hr. Secondary School
*Khalsa Public School
*Govt.Boys & Girls Hr.School
*Saraswati shishu mandir, Hr. School
*St. Peter's convent, High. School

==Gallery==
<gallery>
file:Way to bimbleswari.JPG |way to bambleshwari temple
file:Devi bimbleswari.JPG |devi bambleshwari
file:Ropway bimbleswari.JPG |ropeway of dongargarh from bambleshwari temple
file:Passage bimbleswari.JPG |passage from dongargarh to bambleshwari temple
file:Buddha 4 Pragyagiri.jpg |buddha statue at pragyagiri
file:Garden pragyagiri.JPG |pragyagiri garden
file:Rock pragyagiri.JPG |Rock pragyagiri
file:Sight of bamblesvari from pragyagiri.JPG |Sight of bamblesvari from pragyagiri
file:Detail pragyagiri.JPG |Detail pragyagiri
file:Entrance pragyagiri.JPG |Entrance pragyagiri
file:Buddha 3 Pragyagiri.jpg |Buddha statue pragyagiri
file:Notice pragyagiri.JPG|Notice pragyagiri
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Dongargaon, Chhattisgarh]]

==References==
<references />
{{Rajnandgaon district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Rajnandgaon district]]
[[Category:Rajnandgaon]]

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