Dunka
Dunka is a revenue village in Meerganj tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It had a population of 9,662 in 1,504 households (Census 2011).
9,662 souls. 1,504 homes.
Meerganj tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh.
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Dunka today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,400Anwala APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Bottle gourd₹1,200Anwala APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹1,400Anwala APMC · 24 Oct 2026
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Dunka is a village in Meerganj tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 9,662 people in 1,504 households, with a literacy rate of 45.2%. It is administered by the Dunka gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 243505.
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Gram panchayat
Dunka is in the Dunka gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Dunka compares
By population, Dunka ranks #1 of 218 inhabited villages in Meerganj tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Dunka had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Available · 1 in the village
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Dunka at a glance
Dunka is a village of 9,662 people in 1,504 households (Census 2011) in Meerganj tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, the 1st of 218 inhabited villages in Meerganj tehsil by population. Literacy is 45.2%, 7.1 points below the tehsil figure of 52.3%, and the sex ratio is 889 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 243505, served by Dunka post office; the LGD village code is 129560.
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Key facts — Dunka
Villages sharing pincode 243505
Post office: Dunka
Other villages in Meerganj tehsil
View all 250 →- Bairamnagar
- Sidhauli
- Agras
- Jaferpur
- Saijana
- Sorha
- Kurtara
- Churai Dalpatpur
- Ghatgaon
- Chakdaha Bhagautipur
- Rahpura Jagir
- Basai
- Mandwa Banshipur
- Anandpur
- Balli
- Chakarpur Urf Lamkan
- Titauli
- Simrawa
- Deoria Abdullaganj
- Chandur Jogian
- Dhaneli
- Haldikalan
- Kulchha
- Simaria
- Marhauli
- Ballia
- Hurhuri
- Mankara
- Bunchi
- Bitham Naugawan
- Sujatpur
- Bahroli
Population, education & work
- Population
- 9,662Census 2011
- Male / female
- 5,114 / 4,548
- Households
- 1,504
- People per home
- 6.4
- Literacy rate
- 45.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Dunka on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Dunka. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Dunka · 28.6140° N, 79.3010° E
Electoral profile
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- Release–District Magistrate Office, Unnao
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Government jobs near Dunka
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Open to residents of Uttar Pradesh
- UPPSC: Examination SAMIKSHA ADHIKARI/ SAHAYAK SAMIKSHA ADHIKARI A-4/E-1/2026
Apply by 6 Nov 2026
Source: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission · last checked 27 Oct 2026
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Essential services & places near Dunka
Dunka isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Meerganj tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices655 in Bareilly district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MEERGANJ G T ROAD DIST BAREILLY UP
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics269 in Bareilly district
Schools & anganwadis6 in Bareilly district
Colleges & universities9 in Bareilly district
Police & fire stations1 in Bareilly district
Government offices2 in Bareilly district
Temples2 in Bareilly district
Churches1 in Bareilly district
Transport48 in Bareilly district
Agriculture services1 in Bareilly district
Community places25 in Bareilly district
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People often ask about Dunka
Where is Dunka located?
Dunka is a village in Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Which district is Dunka in?
Dunka is in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Dunka belong to?
Dunka comes under the Dunka gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dunka?
The pincode of Dunka, Meerganj, Bareilly is 243505.
What is the population of Dunka?
As per the 2011 Census, Dunka had a population of 9,662 (5,114 males and 4,548 females).
How many households are there in Dunka?
Dunka had 1,504 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Dunka?
The literacy rate of Dunka was 45.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Dunka?
Dunka had 889 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Dunka?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dunka is 129560 and its Census 2011 village code is 129560.
Which villages are near Dunka?
Villages near Dunka include Menhdipur (about 18 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Dunka?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 57.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Bareilly district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Anwala APMC | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Anwala APMC | 1,000 | 1,400 | 1,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Anwala APMC | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Colacasia · Colacasia | Anwala APMC | 1,000 | 1,400 | 1,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin · Pumpkin | Anwala APMC | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Ridgeguard(Tori) · Ridgeguard(Tori) | Anwala APMC | 1,400 | 1,800 | 1,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Anwala APMC | 1,800 | 2,200 | 2,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Firewood · Firewood | Baheri APMC | 300 | 575 | 398 | 21 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Dunka's shops.
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
All villages near Dunka →Compare Dunka with… →All villages in Meerganj →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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