Dunda - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Dunda is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Khairagarh and around 54 km from Rajnandgaon. Chandaini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunda is 440479. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.36 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dunda village had a total population of 739 people, including 361 males and 378 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.95%, with male literacy at 85.08% and female literacy at 63.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Dunda

Dunda 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 Dunda

Dunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Dunda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dunda is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dunda

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

Health Facilities in Dunda

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

FAQs about Dunda