Bundu, India
Bundu is a subdivisional town, a notified area, in Ranchi district in the state of Jharkhand, India. Situated about 40 km from the city of Ranchi and 83 km from the industrial city of Jamshedpur.
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  Bundu Location in Jharkhand, India  Bundu Bundu (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23.18°N 85.58°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Ranchi |
| Block | Bundu |
| Established | 07 September 2003 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| • Body | Bundu Nagar Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.08 km2 (4.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 21,054 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
Geography
Bundu is located at 23.18°N 85.58°E.[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 150 ft 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
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bundu
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.