Khunja

Khunja is a village located in Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Khanpur (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Jhalawar. As per 2009 stats, Jolpa is the gram panchayat of Khunja village.

Here you can discover what makes Khunja unique in its vibrant Khanpur-Jhalawar region. You’ll see Khunja’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 Khunja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khunja is 103794. The village spans a total geographical area of 216.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 326038. Sangod is nearest town to Khunja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khunja 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 Khanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khunja

Population of Khunja

According to the 2011 Census, Khunja has a total population of about 249, with approximately 133 males and 116 females. The sex ratio is around 872 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 36 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 210. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.25%, with male literacy at about 75.94% and female literacy near 46.55%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khunja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khunja

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

Nearby Villages of Khunja

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khunja