Mundka
Mundka | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 28°40′46″N 77°01′42″E / 28.67944°N 77.02835°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | West Delhi |
| Government | |
| • Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | Yogender Chandoliya |
| • Member of the Legislative Assembly (India) | Gajender Drall |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 43,898 |
| Languages | |
| • Spoken | Hindi, Haryanvi |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 110041 |
| Telephone code | 2834 |
| Sex ratio | 1.27 ♂/♀ |
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 Bhero 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 Bhartiya Janta 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.