Khunta - Mungeli
Khunta is a village situated in the Mungeli tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Mungeli and around 68 km from Bilaspur. Kesalikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khunta village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khunta is 438085. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.92 hectares and falls under the 495334 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.
Khunta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungeli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Khunta
Khunta is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sankapat | South | 0.96 km |
| Keshali Kala | North-West | 0.98 km |
| Marra Dabri | North-East | 1.15 km |
| Lalpur | East | 1.83 km |
| Rajpur | South-East | 1.84 km |
| Padkikhurd | North-East | 1.84 km |
| Dongri | South | 2.02 km |
| Odadabri | West | 2.20 km |
| Bijatarai | North | 2.26 km |
| Lokhan | South-West | 2.30 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khunta
Public transport in the Khunta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Khunta is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khunta
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khunta village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khunta
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khunta village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Khunta
Where is Khunta located?
Khunta village is located in Mungeli Tehsil, Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khunta?
The Gram Panchayat of Khunta is Kesalikala.
What is the pincode of Khunta?
The pincode of Khunta is 495334.