Mundah - Dooru, Anantnag

Mundah is a village situated in the Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dooru and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Lower Munda serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Mundah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundah is 003861. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.7 hectares and falls under the 192211 pincode. Dooru is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mundah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mundah

According to the 2011 Census, Mundah village had a total population of 3,323 people, including 1,731 males and 1,592 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.34%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 809.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3231,7311,592
Child Population (0–6 yrs)890495395
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)809457352
Literate Population1,614917697
Illiterate Population1,709814895

Nearby Villages of Mundah

Mundah 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChangooNorth-West1.76 km
OmohSouth-East2.19 km
BragamNorth4.49 km
Hari GamNorth6.67 km
Jagir NamdarSouth-West7.67 km
Chak WazooWest7.70 km
SagamNorth-East8.38 km
Shanker PoraNorth9.38 km
Bindoo Zalan GamEast9.42 km
KaskootSouth-West10.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundah

Mundah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dooru to Mundah is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Mundah is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mundah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mundah

Where is Mundah located?

Mundah village is located in Dooru Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the Halqa Panchayat of Mundah?

The Halqa Panchayat of Mundah is Lower Munda.

What is the pincode of Mundah?

The pincode of Mundah is 192211.

What is the population of Mundah?

Mundah had a total population of 3,323, including 1,731 males and 1,592 females.

How many households are there in Mundah?

Mundah had 421 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mundah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mundah was 66.34%. Male literacy was 74.19% and female literacy was 58.23%.