Dunda - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Dunda is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Jamuniya J. Jagatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunda is 132473. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.36 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Dunda 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 Puranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dunda village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 521 males and 482 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.64%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 55.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Dunda

Dunda 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 Dunda

Dunda 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 Prasadpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Dunda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Dunda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dunda

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

Health Facilities in Dunda

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

FAQs about Dunda