Khuntuni
Khuntuni is a Town and Tehsil in Cuttack District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil 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, the sub-district code of Khuntuni Block (CD) is 02953. The total area of Khuntuni Tehsil is 116 km². Khuntuni has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khuntuni Tehsil
Khuntuni Tehsil has a total of 50 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 Khuntuni Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantapur | Dhurusia | Athagad (20 km) |
| 2 | Baudhapur | Dhurusia | Athagad (14 km) |
| 3 | Belda | Radhakishorepur | Athagad (18 km) |
| 4 | Bhogara | Dalabhaga | Athagad (10 km) |
| 5 | Bhuinbarei | Dhurusia | Athagad (17 km) |
| 6 | Binjhagiri | Dhurusia | Athagad (16 km) |
| 7 | Brahmapur | Dhurusia | Athagad (17 km) |
| 8 | Champapur | Mahakalbasta | Athagad (8 km) |
| 9 | Champia | Dalabhaga | Athagad (12 km) |
| 10 | Chandrabalishyamapur | Ghantikhal | Athagad (13 km) |
| 11 | Chhenakhianuagan | Dalabhaga | Athagad (14 km) |
| 12 | Dalabhaga | Dalabhaga | Athagad (16 km) |
| 13 | Dalua | Kandarei | Athagad (16 km) |
| 14 | Dhurusia | Dhurusia | Athagad (16 km) |
| 15 | Ghantikhala | Ghantikhal | Athagad (13 km) |
| 16 | Gopalprasad | Dhurusia | Athagad (15 km) |
| 17 | Jagmohanpur | Dhurusia | Athagad (16 km) |
| 18 | Jenapur | Dhurusia | Athagad (15 km) |
| 19 | Kandarei | Kandarei | Athagad (17 km) |
| 20 | Kansar | Kandarei | Athagad (17 km) |
| 21 | Keutapada | Dhurusia | Athagad (16 km) |
| 22 | Khamarnuagan | Radhakishorepur | Athagad (18 km) |
| 23 | Khanduali | Kandarei | Athagad (19 km) |
| 24 | Khuntuni | Khuntuni | Athagad (13 km) |
| 25 | Krushnashyampur | Khuntuni | Athagad (12 km) |
| 26 | Machhapur | Radhakishorepur | Athagad (18 km) |
| 27 | Madhabpur | Mahakalbasta | Athagad (9 km) |
| 28 | Mahakalabasta | Mahakalbasta | Athagad (9 km) |
| 29 | Mahalaxmipur | Kandarei | Athagad (17 km) |
| 30 | Mantiri | Kandarei | Athagad (17 km) |
| 31 | Mathurapur | Kulailo | Athagad (10 km) |
| 32 | Nidhipur | Ghantikhal | Athagad (12 km) |
| 33 | Nuasasan | Dhurusia | Athagad (18 km) |
| 34 | Nursinghapur | Khuntuni | Athagad (17 km) |
| 35 | Purusottampur | Radhakishorepur | Athagad (18 km) |
| 36 | Radhadamodarpur | Radhakishorepur | Athagad (15 km) |
| 37 | Radhadhabpur | Mahakalbasta | Athagad (12 km) |
| 38 | Radhakishorpur | Radhakishorepur | Athagad (18 km) |
| 39 | Radhakrushnapur | Kandarei | Athagad (10 km) |
| 40 | Radhamadhabpur | Mahakalbasta | Athagad (8 km) |
| 41 | Radharamanpur | Khuntuni | Athagad (13 km) |
| 42 | Radhasaranpur | Kulailo | Athagad (10 km) |
| 43 | Radhashyampur | Ghantikhal | Athagad (16 km) |
| 44 | Rahangol | Kandarei | Athagad (18 km) |
| 45 | Rampei | Khuntuni | Athagad (13 km) |
| 46 | Ramshyampur | Ghantikhal | Athagad (18 km) |
| 47 | Sabitripur | Kandarei | Athagad (17 km) |
| 48 | Saraswatipur | Kandarei | Athagad (22 km) |
| 49 | Shrirangapur | Dhurusia | Athagad (17 km) |
| 50 | Totapada | Kulailo | Athagad (10 km) |
Population of Khuntuni Tehsil
The population profile of Khuntuni Tehsil 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 Khuntuni Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,761 | 38,761 | N/A |
| Male Population | 19,654 | 19,654 | N/A |
| Female Population | 19,107 | 19,107 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,772 | 4,772 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,418 | 2,418 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,354 | 2,354 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 26,887 | 26,887 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 14,865 | 14,865 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 12,022 | 12,022 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 11,874 | 11,874 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,789 | 4,789 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,085 | 7,085 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,264 | 8,264 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 38,761 people. Includes nearly 19,654 males and 19,107 females. Rural population is about 38,761 people.
- There are around 4,772 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,418 boys and 2,354 girls.
- Literate population is about 26,887 people. Non-literate population is around 11,874 people.
- There are nearly 8,264 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khuntuni Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,944 | 4,944 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,485 | 2,485 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,459 | 2,459 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 8,122 | 8,122 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 4,033 | 4,033 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,089 | 4,089 | N/A |
| Population Density | 335 / km² | 335 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khuntuni Tehsil is approximately 4,944 people, including 2,485 males and 2,459 females. Around 4,944 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khuntuni Tehsil is about 8,122 people, including 4,033 males and 4,089 females. Around 8,122 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 335 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 335 people per sq. km.