Kunji - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Kunji is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Telmocho serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunji is 361563. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 828305 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Kunji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Kunji

According to the 2011 Census, Kunji village had a total population of 2,478 people, including 1,303 males and 1,175 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.13%, with male literacy at 85.07% and female literacy at 58.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunji

Kunji 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 Kunji

Kunji is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jamuniatand, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Kunji is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunji

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

Health Facilities in Kunji

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

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