Mundka
| Mundka | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Mundka | |
| Coordinates: 28°40′46″N 77°01′42″E / 28.67944°N 77.02835°ECoordinates: 28°40′46″N 77°01′42″E / 28.67944°N 77.02835°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | West Delhi |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 43,898 |
| Languages | |
| • Spoken | Haryanvi, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 110041 |
| Telephone code | 2834 |
| Sex ratio | 1.27 ♂/♀ |
Mundka is a census town and village in West district in the Indian state of Delhi. Mundka is the birthplace and village of former Chief minister of Delhi, Late Dr Sahib Singh Verma. The current MLA of the Mundka constituency is Mr. Rambir Shokeen, an independent candidate while BJP lost this for having been won 2 times from here. Shri Naresh Lakra a prominent Congress leader and Social worker who also run M.R. Bharti Model Sr. Sec. School belongs to this village.His office Dhanna Builders is situated in the same vinicity on National highway -10. CChaudhary Bharat Singh Ex.M.P Delhi is also prominent congress leader.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Mundka had a population of 43,898. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Mundka has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 65%. In Mundka, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. This village comes under 8th no Assembly of Delhi. The village is inhabited by Lakda gotra Jats and Vats gotra Brahmins along with other castes. The most common language spoken is Haryanvi along with Hindi.
Accessibility
The Mundka station of Delhi Metro rail has started from 2 April 2010. Mundka to inderlok. The 15.1 km corridor benefits thousands of people in the national capital’s west and northwest area. The corridor, also called the Green Line, connects Inderlok (on Dilshad Garden—Rithala line) and Kirti Nagar (on Dwarka – Noida City Centre/ Vaishali line). It is 22 km from Connaught place(Delhi) and 10 km from Bahadurgarh (Haryana).[2][3] The village lies adjacent to Swarn Park.
Recent developments
The constituency has seen growth in terms of infrastructure over the past few years. New roads have been laid and some international schools have been set up. Recently, an online complaint redressal system has been set up, wherein any matter can be brought to the notice of the sitting MLA via a direct email.
Village have its own community centre, library, Govt Primary school and high school. It is also a central point for aeronautical colleges and DELHI METRO DEPOT. Moreover this is an advanced village of Delhi State. In addition, Dada Bhero Mandir (Temple) is well renowned temple in village. DADA BHERO JAYANTI is yearly celebrating by villagers. Now Mundka is also recognised as an industrial area.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "Metro's Green Line opened". Hindustan Times. India. 2 April 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ↑ "Delhi Metro to add fifth line tomorrow". The Economic Times. India. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2010.