Khunta

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Khunta is a village in Dharmasala mandal, Jajapur district, Odisha. It has a population of 329 across 62 households, with a literacy rate of 76.6%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NARMADA SWAIN

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LGD code: 401202
Pincode: 755010
Population: 329
Households: 62
Literacy rate: 76.6%
Sex ratio: 1123 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 87
Distance to district centre: 162 km
Distance to mandal centre: 159 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Khunta compares

By population, Khunta ranks #163 of 277 villages in Dharmasala mandal.

Literacy rate

76.6%

+5.7% vs mandal average

Khunta: 76.6%
Dharmasala mandal: 70.9%
Jajapur district: 70.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,123

+162 vs mandal average

Khunta: 1,123
Dharmasala mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.6 vs mandal average

Khunta: 5.3
Dharmasala mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Khunta

LGD code: 401202
Pincode: 755010
Population (Census 2011): 329
Population (projected 2026): 388
Households: 62
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1123
Literacy rate: 76.6%
Coordinates: 21.71342°N, 86.62570°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NARMADA SWAIN
Block / Mandal: Dharmasala

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jajapur district level

Then & Now

Khunta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

329

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

388

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 329Census 2011
Households: 62Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1123 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3882026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 73

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jajapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jajapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jajapur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Mandal centre

Dharmasala · ≈ 159 km

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District centre

Jajapur · ≈ 162 km

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What is the pincode of Khunta?

The pincode of Khunta, Dharmasala mandal, Jajapur district, Odisha is 755010.

In which district is Khunta located?

Khunta is a village in Dharmasala mandal of Jajapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Khunta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khunta village has a population of 329 across 62 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khunta?

The current sarpanch of Khunta gram panchayat is NARMADA SWAIN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khunta in?

Khunta falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khunta in?

Khunta falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Khunta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khunta village is 76.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Khunta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khunta village is 1123 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khunta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khunta, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Khunta from Jajapur district centre?

Khunta is approximately 162 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jajapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Khunta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khunta village is 401202.

How big is Khunta compared to other villages in Dharmasala mandal?

Khunta ranks 163 of 277 villages in Dharmasala mandal by Census 2011 population (329 residents).

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Key facts — Khunta

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Khunta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Khunta

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What is the pincode of Khunta?

In which district is Khunta located?

What is the population of Khunta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khunta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khunta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khunta in?

What is the literacy rate in Khunta?

What is the sex ratio in Khunta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khunta?

How far is Khunta from Jajapur district centre?

What is the LGD code of Khunta?

How big is Khunta compared to other villages in Dharmasala mandal?

Khunta on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Khunta

What is the pincode of Khunta?

In which district is Khunta located?

What is the population of Khunta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khunta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khunta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khunta in?

What is the literacy rate in Khunta?

What is the sex ratio in Khunta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khunta?

How far is Khunta from Jajapur district centre?

What is the LGD code of Khunta?

How big is Khunta compared to other villages in Dharmasala mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Khunta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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