Dunga Bunga
Dunga Bunga | |
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Town | |
| ڈُونگہ بُونگہ | |
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  Dunga Bunga | |
| Coordinates: 29°27′N 73°09′E / 29.45°N 73.15°ECoordinates: 29°27′N 73°09′E / 29.45°N 73.15°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2006) | 100,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 063 |
Dunga Bunga (Urdu: ڈُونگہ بُونگہ), is a town in Bahawalnagar District in the Punjab province, Pakistan. It located on the Bahawalnagar-Fort Abbas road 29 km (18 mi) away from Bahawalnagar. 20 km (12 mi) away from Haroonabad. 39 km (24 mi) away from Faqirwali. 58 km (36 mi) away from . 77 km (48 mi) away from Fort Abbas. The city hosts the Union Council of Bahawalnagar Tehsil[1] and is located near to the city of Bahawalnagar at 29°45'0 N 73°15'0 E at an altitude of 154 metres (505 ft).[2] It lies on the Haroonabad-Bahawalnagar road.
The population of Dunga Bunga is around 100,000 according to the 2006 census. Dunga Bunga has more than 50 neighboring villages. The nearest towns are Soondha town is nearest the border and is a modern village, , Bara Akuka (Urdu: دینن بشنوئیاں والہ), , Khraj Purah, Sundar Bishnoian, Hira Bishnoi.
Etymology[]
The name Dunga Bunga is Hindustani. Dunga means downside and bunga means locality. The name is also associated with two Sikh brothers named Dunga Singh and Bunga Singh.
History[]
• Prior to partition of subcontinent Dunga Bunga was populated by Caste of Hindus and were known as Bahawalpuri Bishnois (i.e. Bishnois of Bahawalpur Riyasat)
• Bishnois from Dunga Bunga were Known for there unique language, rich Culture and Loyalty to the neighbors.
• The Proud and Wealthy community of Bishnois built many Temples in there Native Towns and Villages and were principally Large Landlords.
• Jains and Aroras were Traders and Bankers and entire business was in their Hands.
• Dunga Bunga is very close to the Indian border.
1947 Partition Violance and Massacres of Bishnois and Sikhs[]
•The Wealthy and Proud communities Bishnois and Sikhs were living peacefully with muslims neighbours. But Widespread Genocide, Looting and Ethnic Cleansing in Dunga Bunga, forced them leave their Native Town and Native Villages for India which they never wished for.
• Gangsters and other local people gathered in groups on small Bridges on both Sadiqia Canals and Killed each and every Hindu and Sikh mercilessly, passing by them.
• Native population of Bahawalpuri Bishnois and Punjabi Sikhs was dropped to Zero.
2013 Unrest Incident[]
In 2003 unrest broke out in the town when hospital officials refused to conduct an autopsy on a Tonga driver. The family of the driver were believed to have been treated badly and this resulted in mob violence and police retaliation. By the time calm was restored, 19 police officials were reported injured, a labourer and shopkeeper were killed, and five others were seriously injured. These five were taken to a hospital in Bahawalpur, the district capital.
Municipal committee[]
Chairman: Rao Saleem Akhtar Vice chairman: Subah Sadiq Khokhar
Main Dunga Bunga[]
The main area of this union council includes Union Council Dunga Bunga. Nearby villages are Sundarwali, , Denun Maharanawali, Khirajpura, Rasoolpura and 2R.
Dunga Bishnoian[]
Dunga Bishnoian includes the Mohala Labana wala far behind Dunga Bunga Bypass. It starts at qureshi chowk and ends at the bypass of Dunga Bunga from the Gulab Ali side. Janaza-Gah and Mohalla Qasaiyan wala also includes in it. Disposal road and Gujjar House also in it. Road length 10 km
- Rest House Colony is known as Daman Pura is also attach with Dunga Bishnoian. It is opposite from Rest House Dunga Bunga.
Dunga Akuka[]
Dunga Akuka consists of the Akuka area. It starts at the main city bazaar of Dunga Bunga include Mohallah Masjid Mahajreen.
Educational institutions[]
- Govt High School KhatranWala.
- Gentle's Academia of Computer Science and IT GACSIT (Faisal Shehzad)
- Decent Science College For Boys
- Decent Science College For Girls by
- Government Higher Secondary School for Girls
- Government Higher Secondary School for Boys
- Fouji Foundation Model School, Dunga Bunga
- Sir Syed Public School (SSPS) https://www.facebook.com/sspschooldb
- Paramount Public School
- City Public Middle School Dunga Bunga
- Al-Aziz Ideal Public School
- Al-Maqsood Academy (Rao Mahboob Ullah)
- Allied Public School (Jamshed Campus)
- The Islamic Public School of Education E/M (R) Dunga Bunga
- First Leads School System
- Islamia Public Science School Dunga Bunga
- Fauji Foundation Vocational Training School
- Khushi Muhammad Joyia Public School (JPS) Dunga Bunga
- Vision Science Academy Main Road Soondha (Rao Umer Tariq)
Medical facilities[]
Medical facilities include a number of private medical clinics, with qualified doctors. Health facilities are primarily being provided by a rural health center situated within the city. A veterinary hospital is also present on the Highway Road.
Social organization[]
Ujala Foundation is the only organization working in the area since 2006. Ujala Foundation is working for "Social Change Through Education". Al Maqsood Education Academy is also doing valuable services for the poor students of the locality by providing free books and free coaching facility.
Media and news[]
is the news channel working in the area since 2018.
Main places[]
Ghalla Mandi (Grain Market), Rao Muratab Market, Moon Market, Thana Bazar, Main Bazar, Gosiya Bazar, chand Market Main Bazar, Khokhar Chowk, Labana Chowk, Bhattiya Wala Chowk (Bobi Dahi Shop)
Banks[]
Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd. (MCB Bank), Habib Bank Ltd., National Bank of Pakistan Ltd., Zari Taraqiyati Bank Ltd.
References[]
External links[]
- Populated places in Bahawalnagar District