Dundra - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Dundra is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Dundra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dundra is 173423. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.38 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dundra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tulsipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dundra

According to the 2011 Census, Dundra village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 637 males and 661 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.49%, with male literacy at 47.48% and female literacy at 37.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dundra

Dundra 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 Dundra

Dundra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakshmanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Dundra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Dundra is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dundra

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

Health Facilities in Dundra

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

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