Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Khunti: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Khunti has an aggregated population of 2,614,443. Approximately 40.69% live in rural areas (1,063,770) and 3.44% live in urban areas (89,964).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 1,063,770 | 3 |
| Erki(Tamar II) | 241,767 | 131 |
| Karra | 327,246 | 181 |
| Khunti | 336,774 | 151 |
| Murhu | 256,458 | 144 |
| Rania | 118,047 | 70 |
| Torpa | 270,381 | 97 |
Khunti has a population of 2,614,443 (1,308,834 males and 1,305,609 females). The sex ratio is about 998 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,614,443 |
| Male | 1,308,834 |
| Female | 1,305,609 |
| Rural population | 1,063,770 (40.69%) |
| Urban population | 89,964 (3.44%) |
| Households | 509,445 |
Approximate literacy rate is 53.17%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 1,390,033 |
| Total illiterates | 1,224,410 |
SC: 117,371 (4.49%). ST: 1,929,973 (73.82%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 117,371 | 4.49% |
| ST | 1,929,973 | 73.82% |
Children (0–6): 425,712 (16.28%). Workers: 1,285,917 (49.19%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 425,712 | 16.28% |
| Total workers | 1,285,917 | 49.19% |