Khunt - Barghat, Seoni

Khunt is a village situated in the Barghat tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barghat and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Khoot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khunt village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khunt is 496931. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.59 hectares and falls under the 480667 pincode. Barghat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Khunt village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khunt

According to the 2011 Census, Khunt village had a total population of 2,719 people, including 1,330 males and 1,389 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.50%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 65.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,060.

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

Nearby Villages of Khunt

Khunt 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 Khunt

Khunt is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhoma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barghat to Khunt is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Khunt is about 21 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 Khunt

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

Health Facilities in Khunt

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

FAQs about Khunt