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| name | | name = Khunti | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Jharkhand#India3 | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jharkhand, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|23.081026|N|85.277446|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|Government banner of Jharkhand.png}} [[Jharkhand]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Khunti district|Khunti]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 611 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 36,390 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Nagpuri language|Nagpuri]], [[Mundari language|Mundari]], | ||
| demographics1_title2 | | demographics1_title2 = Other important | ||
| demographics1_info2 | | demographics1_info2 = | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 835210 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 06528 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = JH-23 | ||
| website | | website = http://khunti.nic.in/ | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Khunti''' is the headquarter of [[Khunti district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]]. | '''Khunti''' is the headquarter of [[Khunti district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]]. | ||
It is in South Chotanagpur division and one of the 24 districts the Indian state of Jharkhand. The district of Khunti was carved out of Ranchi district on 12 September 2007. It is historically known as the centre of activity of the Birsa movement. As of 2011, it is the second least populous district of Jharkhand (out of 24), after Lohardaga. | It is in South Chotanagpur division and one of the 24 districts in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The district of Khunti was carved out of Ranchi district on 12 September 2007. It is historically known as the centre of activity of the Birsa movement. As of 2011, it is the second least populous district of Jharkhand (out of 24), after Lohardaga. | ||
The district is a part of the [[Red Corridor]]. | The district is a part of the [[Red Corridor]]. | ||
== | ==Geography== | ||
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{{ | |mark-coord2={{coord|23|4|35|N|84|59|39|E}} | label-pos2=right|label2= Gobindpur| numbered2=R| mark-title2=[[Gobindpur, Khunti]] (R) | ||
|mark-coord3={{coord|22|46|45|N|85|6|16|E}} | label-pos3=right|label3= Rania| numbered3=R| mark-title3=[[Rania, Khunti]] (R) | |||
|mark-coord4={{coord|23|7|49|N|85|7|46|E}} | label-pos4=left|label4= Karra| numbered4=R| mark-title4=[[Karra, Khunti]] (R) | |||
|mark-coord5={{coord|23|0|24|N|85|24|52|E}} | label-pos5=left|label5= Kitahatu| numbered5=R| mark-title5=[[Kitahatu]] (R) | |||
|mark-coord6={{coord|22|57|57|N|85|16|39|E}} | label-pos6=top|label6= Murhu| numbered6=R| mark-title6=[[Murhu]] (R) | |||
|mark-coord7={{coord|22|58|58|N|85|29|28|E}} | label-pos7=left|label7= Ulihatu| numbered7=R| mark-title7=[[Ulihatu]] (R) | |||
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|mark-coord10={{coord|23|4|51|N|85|16|38|E}} | label-pos10=top|label10=Khunti| numbered10=M| mark-title10= Khunti (M) |shape-color10=black| label-size10=13|label-color10=black <!-- make the subject of the article stand out with black colors --> | |||
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|mark-coord12={{coord|22|56|44|N|85|15|24|E}} | label-pos12= bottom|label12=Panchghagh Falls | numbered12=T| mark-title12= [[Panchghagh Falls]] (T) |shape-color12= #74C365 | |||
|mark-coord13={{coord|22|50|8|N|85|9|49|E}} | label-pos13= top|label13=Perwaghagh Falls | numbered13=T| mark-title13= [[Perwaghagh Falls]] (T) |shape-color13= #74C365 | |||
|mark-coord14={{coord|23|2|0|N|85|20|30|E}} |label14= Karkari |labela14= River |label-color14 = #77A1CB| label-angle14= -110| label-pos14=top| label-size14=10| mark-size14=0| mark-title14 =none | |||
|mark-coord15={{coord|22|46|0|N|85|1|0|E}} |label15= South Koel |labela15= River |label-color15 = #77A1CB| label-angle15= 40| label-pos15=top| label-size15=10| mark-size15=0| mark-title15 =none | |||
|mark-coord16={{coord|23|0|0|N|85|7|0|E}} |label16= North Karo |labela16= River |label-color16 = #77A1CB| label-angle16= -60| label-pos16=top| label-size16=10| mark-size16=0| mark-title16 =none | |||
|mark-coord17={{coord|23|3|7|N|85|24|36|E}}| label17= Dombari|labela17= Buru| label-color17 = #C42222 | label-angle17=0| label-pos17=bottom| label-size17=10| mark-size17=0| mark-title17 =none}} | |||
== | ===Location=== | ||
Khunti is located at {{coord|23.081026|N|85.277446|E|display=inline}}. | |||
== | ===Area overview=== | ||
In the adjacent map the area shown is “undulating and covered with hills, hillocks and jungles (jungles/ forests are shown as shaded area in the map). The soil of the area is rocky, sandy and red loam upland. There are paddy fields only in the depressions. It has a gentle slope adjacent to the streams.” <ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2020_PART_A_DCHB_KHUNTI.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Khunti, Series 21, Part XII A| work= Pages 9-10: Topographical and geographical features |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand | access-date = 2 November 2021}}</ref> A major part of the district is in the altitude range of {{convert|500-700|m}}, with up to ± 200 m for some parts.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in/Report_PDF/Slope/Khunti_Slope_Report.pdf | title = Report on Slope, Aspect and Altitude of Khunti District, Jharkhand State | work = Page 9: Physiography, Page 17: Altitude | publisher = Jharkhand Space Applications Centre, Department of Information Technology, Government of Jharkhand | accessdate = 13 October 2021 | archive-date = 7 March 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220307214801/https://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in/Report_PDF/Slope/Khunti_Slope_Report.pdf | url-status = dead }}</ref> In 2011, it had a density of population of 210 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. Khunti is an overwhelmingly rural district with 91.5% of the population living in rural areas.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2020_PART_A_DCHB_KHUNTI.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Khunti, Series 21, Part XII A| work= Page 32: Census findings, population and its distribution |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand | access-date = 2 November 2021}}</ref> Famous places in this area are [[Ulihatu]], the birthplace of [[Birsa Munda|Bhagwan Birsa Munda]], and Dombari Buru, the central point of his activity.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://khunti.nic.in/khunti.nic.in/place-of-interest/ | title = Places of Interest | work = Ulihatu and Dombari Buru | publisher = Khunti district administration|access-date=2 November 2021}}</ref> | |||
<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small> | |||
== | ==Demographics== | ||
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{{As of|2011}} India census, Khunti had a population of 36,390. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khunti has an average literacy rate of 83.12%, higher than the national average of 73.00%: male literacy is 88.65%, and female literacy is 77.39%. In Khunti, 13.09% of the population is under 6 years of age. | |||
==Politics== | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== Further reading == | |||
*{{Cite web |last=Ranjan |first=Mukesh |date=22 March 2022 |title=This Jharkhand village becomes perfect example for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ as it builds back its water wealth |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2022/mar/22/this-jharkhand-village-becomes-perfect-example-for-atmanirbhar-bharat-as-itbuilds-back-its-water-wealth-2432837.html |website=The New Indian Express}} | |||
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|West = [[Gumla]], [[Theithatangar]], | |West = [[Gumla]], [[Theithatangar]], | ||
|Centre = '''Khunti''' | |Centre = '''Khunti''' | ||
|East = [[Tamar | |East = [[Tamar, India|Tamar]], [[Purulia]] | ||
|Southwest = [[Simdega]], [[Rourkela]] | |Southwest = [[Simdega]], [[Rourkela]] | ||
|South = [[ | |South = [[Chakardharpur]], [[Chaibasa]], [[Ganeor]], [[Jhinkpani]] | ||
|Southeast = [[Jamshedpur]] | |Southeast = [[Jamshedpur]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:38, 8 June 2025
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Khunti | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Khunti Location in Jharkhand, India  Khunti Khunti (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°04′52″N 85°16′39″E / 23.081026°N 85.277446°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Jharkhand |
| District | Khunti |
| Elevation | 611 m (2,005 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 36,390 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Nagpuri, Mundari, |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 835210 |
| Telephone code | 06528 |
| Vehicle registration | JH-23 |
| Website | http://khunti.nic.in/ |
Khunti is the headquarter of Khunti district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is in South Chotanagpur division and one of the 24 districts in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The district of Khunti was carved out of Ranchi district on 12 September 2007. It is historically known as the centre of activity of the Birsa movement. As of 2011, it is the second least populous district of Jharkhand (out of 24), after Lohardaga. The district is a part of the Red Corridor.
Geography[edit | edit source]
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Location[edit | edit source]
Khunti is located at 23°04′52″N 85°16′39″E / 23.081026°N 85.277446°E.
Area overview[edit | edit source]
In the adjacent map the area shown is “undulating and covered with hills, hillocks and jungles (jungles/ forests are shown as shaded area in the map). The soil of the area is rocky, sandy and red loam upland. There are paddy fields only in the depressions. It has a gentle slope adjacent to the streams.” [1] A major part of the district is in the altitude range of 500–700 metres (1,600–2,300 ft), with up to ± 200 m for some parts.[2] In 2011, it had a density of population of 210 persons per km2. Khunti is an overwhelmingly rural district with 91.5% of the population living in rural areas.[3] Famous places in this area are Ulihatu, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, and Dombari Buru, the central point of his activity.[4]
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
| This section does not cite any sources. (May 2025) |
As of 2011[update] India census, Khunti had a population of 36,390. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khunti has an average literacy rate of 83.12%, higher than the national average of 73.00%: male literacy is 88.65%, and female literacy is 77.39%. In Khunti, 13.09% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Politics[edit | edit source]
| District | No. | Constituency | Name | Party | Alliance | Remarks | Khunti | 59 | Torpa | Sudeep Gudhiya | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Khunti | Ram Surya Munda | |||||||||||
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "District Census Handbook, Khunti, Series 21, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 9-10: Topographical and geographical features. Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ↑ "Report on Slope, Aspect and Altitude of Khunti District, Jharkhand State" (PDF). Page 9: Physiography, Page 17: Altitude. Jharkhand Space Applications Centre, Department of Information Technology, Government of Jharkhand. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook, Khunti, Series 21, Part XII A" (PDF). Page 32: Census findings, population and its distribution. Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ↑ "Places of Interest". Ulihatu and Dombari Buru. Khunti district administration. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- Ranjan, Mukesh (22 March 2022). "This Jharkhand village becomes perfect example for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as it builds back its water wealth". The New Indian Express.
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