Dungarpur - Meerganj, Bareilly

Dungarpur is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Dungarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungarpur is 129573. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.97 hectares and falls under the 243504 pincode. Shahi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dungarpur 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 Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dungarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dungarpur village had a total population of 1,026 people, including 529 males and 497 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.66%, with male literacy at 73.05% and female literacy at 43.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Dungarpur

Dungarpur 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 Dungarpur

Dungarpur 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 Dhaneta, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahi to Dungarpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Dungarpur is about 32 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 Dungarpur

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

Health Facilities in Dungarpur

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

FAQs about Dungarpur