Dundera - Arjunda, Balod

Dundera is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Gunderdehi and around 50 km from Durg. Dundera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dundera is 442850. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.17 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Dundera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dundera

According to the 2011 Census, Dundera village had a total population of 1,092 people, including 542 males and 550 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.55%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 68.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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

Nearby Villages of Dundera

Dundera 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 Dundera

Dundera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikosa, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Dundera is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Dundera is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dundera

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dundera village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dundera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dundera village are given below:

FAQs about Dundera