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 AkukaDinan Bishnoian Wala (Urdu: 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. 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 Bishnoi Caste of Hindus and were known as Bahawalpuri Bishnois (i.e. Bishnois of Bahawalpur Riyasat). The farmers and workers were mostly Ramgarhia Sikhs.
• 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.
Historic Pre-Partition Jain Temple in Dunga Bunga.
• 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
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
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.
