Bundu, India

Bundu
city
Bundu
Location in Jharkhand , India
Bundu
Bundu (India)
Coordinates: 23°11′N 85°35′E / 23.18°N 85.58°E / 23.18; 85.58Coordinates: 23°11′N 85°35′E / 23.18°N 85.58°E / 23.18; 85.58
Country  India
State Jharkhand
District Ranchi
Established --> 07 September 2003
Government
  Type Municipal corporation
  Body Bundu Nagar Panchayat
Elevation 337 m (1,106 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 21,054
Languages
  Official Hindi, Panch Pargana, Bangali
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration JH

Bundu is a town, a notified area, in Ranchi district in the state of Jharkhand, India. Situated about 40km from the city of Ranchi and 83km from the industrial city of Jamshedpur.

Geography

Bundu is located at 23°11′N 85°35′E / 23.18°N 85.58°E / 23.18; 85.58.[1] It has an average elevation of 337 metres (1105 feet). It is located on National Highway-33 between Ranchi and Jamshedpur and blessed with all the natural beauties. It is surrounded by mountains and forest. Surya Mandir and Dassam Falls are main attraction and tourist spots.'Statue of ulgulan'(Statue of birsa munda) is under construction near Surya Mandir which will be of about 150ft tall will also be a tourist attraction in the town.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Bundu had a population of 18,505. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bundu has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 72% and female literacy of 49%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Language

The most popular language of this town is Panchpargania used as a common language for communication by more than 75% inhabitants. Other popular languages are Bengali and Hindi.

References

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bundu
  2. "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.


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