Khuniya - Tamia, Chhindwara

Khuniya is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Jamuniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuniya is 493690. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.88 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Khuniya

According to the 2011 Census, Khuniya village had a total population of 445 people, including 227 males and 218 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.43%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 61.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuniya

Khuniya 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 Khuniya

Khuniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junehta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Khuniya is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Khuniya is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuniya

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

Health Facilities in Khuniya

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

FAQs about Khuniya