Dunda

Dunda is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Mukuliasi is the gram panchayat of Dunda village.

Here you can discover what makes Dunda unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Dunda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dunda is 392457. The village spans a total geographical area of 129 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756022. Baleshwar is nearest town to Dunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dunda

Population of Dunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dunda has a total population of about 754, with approximately 404 males and 350 females. The sex ratio is around 866 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 61 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 167 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 127. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.58%, with male literacy at about 85.15% and female literacy near 73.14%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dunda. As per the 2011 stats, Dunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Dunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dunda.

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