Khunti - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Khunti is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Khuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khunti is 469297. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.37 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Khunti

According to the 2011 Census, Khunti village had a total population of 1,036 people, including 545 males and 491 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.59%, with male literacy at 82.44% and female literacy at 48.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Khunti

Khunti 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 Khunti

Public transport in the Khunti is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Khunti is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Khunti is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khunti

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

Health Facilities in Khunti

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

FAQs about Khunti