Dundaka - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Dundaka is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Dundaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dundaka is 504522. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.76 hectares and falls under the 457779 pincode. Meghnagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dundaka

As per Census 2011, Dundaka village has a total population of 1,265 people, consisting of 643 males and 622 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,265 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dundaka

Dundaka 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 Dundaka

Dundaka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Meghnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meghnagar to Dundaka is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Dundaka is about 20 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 Dundaka

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

Health Facilities in Dundaka

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

FAQs about Dundaka