Dungara - Billawar, Kathua

Dungara is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dungara Upper serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Dungara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungara is 001708. The village covers a total geographical area of 690 hectares and falls under the 184203 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dungara

According to the 2011 Census, Dungara village had a total population of 3,358 people, including 1,785 males and 1,573 females, living in 629 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.84%, with male literacy at 82.82% and female literacy at 61.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,485, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Dungara

Dungara 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 Dungara

Public transport in the Dungara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Budhi, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Dungara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Dungara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungara

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

Health Facilities in Dungara

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

FAQs about Dungara