Khonathi - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Khonathi is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Nichitpur-2 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khonathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khonathi is 361457. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 828307 pincode.

Khonathi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khonathi

According to the 2011 Census, Khonathi village had a total population of 2,077 people, including 1,110 males and 967 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 85.36% and female literacy at 59.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khonathi

Khonathi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Khonathi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khonathi. The nearest railway station is Matari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Khonathi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khonathi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khonathi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khonathi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khonathi village are given below:

FAQs about Khonathi