Mundka
Sign in to saveMundka 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
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- Mundka
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- Town
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- India Delhi#India3
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- Location in India
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- Country
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- thumb|200px|Indian Flag India
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- State
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- Delhi
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- District
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- West Delhi
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- Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
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- Yogender Chandoliya
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- Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)
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- Gajender Drall
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- Metric
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- 43898
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- 2001
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Article
14 sectionsContents
- 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
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.
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