Khunti

Khunti is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Batemura is the gram panchayat of Khunti village.

Here you can discover what makes Khunti unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Khunti’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khunti

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khunti is 382211. The village spans a total geographical area of 188 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768005. Sambalpur is nearest town to Khunti village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khunti village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rengali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khunti

Population of Khunti

According to the 2011 Census, Khunti has a total population of about 536, with approximately 280 males and 256 females. The sex ratio is around 914 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 194 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 191. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.72%, with male literacy at about 77.14% and female literacy near 57.42%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khunti's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khunti

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khunti. As per the 2011 stats, Khunti had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khunti

Knowing the nearby villages of Khunti helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khunti.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khunti