Dunglay - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Dunglay is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Dunglay village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunglay is 473071. The village covers a total geographical area of 785.34 hectares and falls under the 465335 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dunglay

As per Census 2011, Dunglay village has a total population of 1,736 people, consisting of 895 males and 841 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 932 literate and 804 illiterate residents. Additionally, 700 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dunglay

Dunglay 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 Dunglay

Dunglay is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Dunglay is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Dunglay is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dunglay

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

Health Facilities in Dunglay

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

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