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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = ڈُونگہ بُونگہ
| name = Dunga Bunga
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'''Dunga Bunga''' ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|ڈُونگہ بُونگہ}}}}), is a town in [[Bahawalnagar District]] in the [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province, [[Pakistan]]. It located on the '''Bahawalnagar'''-'''Fort Abbas''' road {{Convert|27.5|km|abbr=on}} away from [[Bahawalnagar]]. {{Convert|18|km|abbr=on}} away from [[Haroonabad (Bahawalnagar)|Haroonabad]]. {{Convert|38|km|abbr=on}} away from [[Faqirwali]]. {{Convert|58|km|abbr=on}} away from [[Khichiwala Fort Abbas|Khichiwala]]. {{Convert|77|km|abbr=on}} away from [[Fort Abbas]]. The city hosts the [[Union Councils of Pakistan|Union Council]] of [[Bahawalnagar Tehsil]]<ref>[http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=5&dn=Bahawalnagar Tehsils & Unions in the District of Bahawalnagar - Government of Pakistan] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209041140/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=5&dn=Bahawalnagar |date=February 9, 2012 }}</ref> and is located near to the city of [[Bahawalnagar]] at 29°45'0 N 73°15'0 E at an altitude of {{convert|154|m}}.<ref>[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/04/Dunga_Bunga.html Location of Dunga Bunga - Falling Rain Genomics]</ref> It lies on the [[Haroonabad, Bahawalnagar|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]] Soondha town is nearest the border and is a modern village, [[Gulab Ali]], '''''Bara Akuka''''' [[Dinan Bishnoian Wala]] ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|دینن بشنوئیاں والہ}}}}), [[Rasulpura]], Khraj Purah, Sundar Bishnoian, Hira Bishnoi, Bajak, Deputy Cart, Basti Islam Pura, khaima wala.

==Etymology==
The name Dunga Bunga is [[Hindustani language|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 [[BiHindi|Bishnoi]] Caste of Hindus and were known as Bahawalpuri Bishnois (i.e. Bishnois of Bahawalpur Riyasat). The farmers and workers were mostly [[Ramgarhia|Ramgarhia Sikh]]s.

• 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.
[[File:Jain Temple Dunga Bunga.jpg|Historic Pre-Partition Jain Temple in Dunga Bunga.|frame]]
• Dunga Bunga is very close to the Indian border.

==2003 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,
Bashir Ahmed Zafar

==Popular politician==
Mian Khuda Baksh Gujjar, Subah Sadiq Khokhar,
Rao Mujahid,Rao Mumtaz Ali khan

===Main Dunga Bunga===
The main area of this union council includes Union Council Dunga Bunga. Nearby villages are Basti Kuleran Wali, Sundarwali, [[Dinan Bishnoian Wala]], Denun Maharanawali, Khirajpura, Rasoolpura Soondha, Bajak, Basti Islam Pura and Gulab Ali.

===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==

* Government Higher Secondary School Dunga Bunga
*City Public High School (PEF)
* Allied School
* Fauji Foundation Model School, Dunga Bunga
* paramount Public School (PEEF)
* Islamic Public School
* Grace Public School Nai Abadi Dunga Bunga principal Shahid Hussain
* Pioneer Public High School Dunga Bunga principal is Muhammad Waqas Hafeez Rao
*Dunga public school Dunga bunga (PEF) Principal Rao Muhammad Afaq

==Medical facilities==
1.RHC
2.Sohail Surgical Hospital
3.Family Hospital
4.The Doctor Clinic

==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==
[[Voice of Dunga Bunga]] is the news channel working in the area since 2018.

==Main places==
1.Grid Station
2.Canal Rest House
3.Govt HSS Dunga Bunga
4.Sohail Surgical Hospital
5.Town Committee

==Banks==
Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd. (MCB Bank), Habib Bank Ltd., National Bank of Pakistan Ltd., Zari Taraqiyati Bank Ltd., Akhuwat Microfinance Bank

==Martyrs of Armed Forces==
Rao Atif Sardar Shaheed DOS 26/11/2018, Rao Asif Mehfooz Shaheed DOS 04/02/2018, Rao Shahid Baboo Shaheed 07/08/2021.Niaz Ahamd Joyia Elite Force.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.pk.all-biz.info/guide/cities/index.php?id=135 Map of Dunga Bunga]
* [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_15-11-2003_pg7_2 Calm restored to Donga Bonga - Daily Times]
* [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-2350500_ITM Dunga Bunga Political point of views]
* [http://www.foreca.com/Pakistan/Dunga_Bunga Dunga Bunga Weather Updates]
* [http://www.maplandia.com/pakistan/punjab/bahawalnagar/dunga-bunga/ Dunga Bunga Map]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090802111658/http://www.citypopulation.de/Pakistan-20T.html Population]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120209041140/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=5&dn=Bahawalnagar Government Elections]
* [http://www.prozzone.com/phone/Pakistan/Donga_bonga.htm Calling Code Detail]
* [https://www.facebook.com/VoiceOfDungaBunga News and situations]

[[Category:Populated places in Bahawalnagar District]]

Dunga Bunga - Revision history

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