Dunda - Ghansaur, Seoni

Dunda is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Keolari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunda is 496295. The village covers a total geographical area of 462 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 42 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 Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dunda village had a total population of 557 people, including 280 males and 277 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.61%, with male literacy at 82.77% and female literacy at 54.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Dunda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Dunda is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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