Khunti district

Khunti is an administrative district in eastern Jharkhand featuring rolling terrain with hills, forests, and red soil throughout. The landscape and vegetation create the district's distinctive character.

The district was created on September 12, 2007, separated from Ranchi district with strong ties to Birsa Munda, a key figure in India's independence movement. This connection remains central to the region's identity.

The area is home to Munda and Oraon communities who celebrate festivals like Sarhul and Karma Jatra throughout the year. You will see villages decorated during these occasions, with people gathering for traditional ceremonies and music.

Getting around relies on buses and taxis as the main transport options, with the nearest railway station in Hatia. Plan extra time for travel since road infrastructure can be limited in more remote areas.

The region boasts a literacy rate that exceeds the national average, and Mundari is widely spoken as a first language here. This linguistic character shapes how people communicate and how the area presents itself.

Location: South Chotanagpur division

Capital city: Khunti

Website: http://jharkhand.gov.in/web/khunti

GPS coordinates: 23.07000,85.28000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45