Khunti

Khunti is a Town and Subdivision in Khunti District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Khunti Block (CD) is 02704. Total area of khunti subdivision is 464 km² including 438.09 km² rural area and 25.80 km² urban area. Khunti subdivision has a population of 1,24,388 peoples, out of which urban population is 36,390 while rural population is 87,998. Khunti has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females for every 1,000 males. Khunti subdivision has a population density of 268.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,607 houses in the sub-district, including 7,245 urban houses and 17,362 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 55.43% population of khunti subdivision is literate, out of which 63.52% males and 47.30% females are literate.

List of Villages in Khunti Subdivision

Khunti Subdivision has a total of 144 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Khunti Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Khunti Subdivision

The population profile of Khunti Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Khunti's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khunti Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.