Dunga Bunga , is a town in Bahawalnagar District in the Punjab province, Pakistan. It located on the Bahawalnagar-Fort Abbas road away from Bahawalnagar. away from Haroonabad. away from Faqirwali. away from Khichiwala. away from Fort Abbas. The city hosts the Union council of Bahawalnagar Tehsil and is located near to the city of Bahawalnagar at 29°45'0N 73°15'0E with an altitude of. It lies on the Haroonabad-Bahawalnagar road. Famous Personalities: Rao Saleem Akhtar Rao Mujahid Ali Khan Sardar Khan Akuka Most Talented persons: Rao Sami Ullah Barrister Talib ASP Rao Adeel Akhtar Nab 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 \
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" tribe of Hindus. Dunga Bunga is very close to the Indian border. 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
Main Dunga Bunga
The main area of this union council includes Union Council Dunga Bunga. near by villages are sundirwali. Dinan Bishnoian Wala.denun maharanawali. khirajpura. rasoolpura and 2R.
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 Muhalla Qasaaiyan 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 Bishnoin. It is 0pp0site 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 Muhallah Masjid Mahajreen.
Medical facilities include a number of private medical clinics, with qualified doctors. Health facilities are primarily being provided by a Rural Health Center situated within the city. A veterinary hospital is also present on the Highway Road.
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
is the an authentic news channel working in the area since 2018.
