Dunalja - Badnagar, Ujjain

Dunalja is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Dunalja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunalja is 471975. The village covers a total geographical area of 817.62 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Dunalja

As per Census 2011, Dunalja village has a total population of 1,409 people, consisting of 727 males and 682 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 913 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dunalja

Dunalja 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 Dunalja

Dunalja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pirjhalar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar 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 Badnagar to Dunalja is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Dunalja is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dunalja

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

Health Facilities in Dunalja

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

FAQs about Dunalja