Khunti Tourism, Jharkhand India
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Khunti Fast Facts
- State: Jharkhand
- District: Khunti
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- Population: 530,299 (2011)
- Religions: Hindu, Muslims
- Area: 2,611 km2
- Altitude: 235 m
- Language: Hindi and Santali
- Best Season: October to March
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- Local Transport: Bus, Taxi, Rikshaw
- Pincode: 835210
- STDCode: 06528
Khunti, India Overview
The newly created Khunti district, earlier a sub-division of Ranchi district was carved out of Ranchi district and created on 12.9.07 as the 23 rd district of Jharkhand. Part of the South Chotanapur Commissionary, Khunti is a very new district. Established on 12th September 2007, Khunti is a district with 6 Blocks, and is 40 Km. South of the state capital, Ranchi.
Khunti is also known for its communal harmony. The population mainly consists of tribal communities such as Munda, Kharia, Oraon, etc. In town area people belonging to other communities (caste Hindus) are also well established along with these Tribal people. Festivals like Dushera, Diwali, Christmas, Good Friday, Sarhul, Eid, Muharram, Ramnawmi, Holi, etc. are celebrated with participation of all communities. The place also boasts of a thriving business community. Known for its tranquility, in the recent past the place has been witnessing Naxal insurgency.
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