Kunji - Bhadra, Hanumangarh

Kunji is a village situated in the Bhadra tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadra and around 149 km from the district headquarters in Hanumangarh. Kunji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunji is 068962. The village covers a total geographical area of 1206 hectares and falls under the 335502 pincode. Bhadra is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kunji

According to the 2011 Census, Kunji village had a total population of 1,902 people, including 984 males and 918 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.07%, with male literacy at 79.75% and female literacy at 51.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,902984918
Child Population (0–6 yrs)219115104
Scheduled Castes (SC)21912495
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,112693419
Illiterate Population790291499

Nearby Villages of Kunji

Kunji 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ghotra KhalsaSouth-East2.75 km
Ghotra PattaSouth3.41 km
RampuraSouth-East4.28 km
KikraliSouth-West4.41 km
MalsisarEast5.16 km
RangheriSouth5.46 km
KanauWest5.57 km
Ghotra MunderanaSouth-West6.22 km
NoonwanNorth6.55 km
KalwasSouth-East6.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunji

Kunji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anupshahr, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadra to Kunji is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Kunji is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kunji

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kunji

Where is Kunji located?

Kunji village is located in Bhadra Tehsil, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunji?

Kunji is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kunji?

The pincode of Kunji is 335502.

What is the population of Kunji?

Kunji had a total population of 1,902, including 984 males and 918 females.

How many households are there in Kunji?

Kunji had 379 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kunji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunji was 66.07%. Male literacy was 79.75% and female literacy was 51.47%.