Mundka

Mundka is a census town and village in the West Delhi district of Delhi. It is known for its historical, industrial and infrastructural significance. The name is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Muṇḍa" (मुण्ड), meaning "head", with local folklore linking it to the beheading of Shishupala by Krishna, where his head allegedly fell into Shishupal or Shishuwala pond. It also holds cultural importance with landmarks like the Dada Bhairav Temple. Its neighbouring villages are Nangloi Jat, Bakkarwala, Tikri Kalan, Rani Khera (Delhi), Rasoolpur and Ghevra.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Mundka
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Delhi#India3
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: thumb|200px|Indian Flag India
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Delhi
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: West Delhi
Settlement.leader_title: Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Settlement.leader_name: Yogender Chandoliya
Settlement.leader_title1: Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)
Settlement.leader_name1: Gajender Drall
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.population_total: 43898
Settlement.population_as_of: 2001
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: village in India
Country: India
Located in: West Delhi district
Population: 54541
Area: 11.90
Dialing code: 2834

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postal code: 110041

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Encyclopedic overview

14 sections

Contents

History
Etymology
Dada Bhairav (Bharo) Temple
Demographics
Transportation
Metro connectivity (DMRC)
Railway connectivity (Indian Railways)
Road connectivity
Bus connectivity (DTC)
Drainage
2022 fire
Notable people
References
See also

It is the birthplace and village of former Chief Minister of Delhi, the late Dr. Sahib Singh Verma and his son Parvesh Verma. The current MLA of the Mundka constituency is Gajender Drall, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yogender Chandoliya is the current Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, which includes the Mundka area. Politically, it is an active constituency in Delhi’s governance. thumb|217x217px|Dr. Sahib Singh Verma

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