Dhundhara - Luni, Jodhpur

Dhundhara is a village situated in the Luni tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Luni and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Dhundhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhundhara is 085645. The village covers a total geographical area of 2586.52 hectares and falls under the 342801 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Dhundhara

As per Census 2011, Dhundhara village has a total population of 6,019 people, consisting of 3,134 males and 2,885 females. The village has 1,026 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 933 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,395 literate and 2,624 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhundhara

Dhundhara 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 Dhundhara

Dhundhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dundara, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jodhpur to Dhundhara is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhundhara

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

Health Facilities in Dhundhara

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

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