Dhunder - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Dhunder is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Dhuder serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhunder village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhunder is 500687. The village covers a total geographical area of 989 hectares and falls under the 473443 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dhunder

As per Census 2011, Dhunder village has a total population of 1,907 people, consisting of 1,004 males and 903 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,062 literate and 845 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhunder are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhunder

Dhunder 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 Dhunder

Dhunder is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mungaoli, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Dhunder is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Dhunder is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhunder

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

Health Facilities in Dhunder

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

FAQs about Dhunder