All Information About Khunta Subdistrict
Detailed information about Khunta Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Khunta is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Khunta - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2883 |
| District | Mayurbhanj |
| Census Code 2011 | 2883 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 23 |
| Number of Villages | 226 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Mayurbhanj (Code: 289) |
| Assembly Constituency | Baripada (Code: 2335) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Baripada | Prakash Soren ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Khunta Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
123,616
M: 61,119
F: 62,497 |
| Rural |
123,616
M: 61,119
F: 62,497 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 29,834
Population Distribution
Total: 123,616 (Male: 61,119, Female: 62,497)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,085 (Male: 8,175, Female: 7,910)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 10,898 (Male: 5,365, Female: 5,533)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 81,997 (Male: 40,153, Female: 41,844)
Literate Population
Total: 67,080 (Male: 38,643, Female: 28,437)
Illiterate Population
Total: 56,536 (Male: 22,476, Female: 34,060)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,267 (Male: 36,162, Female: 27,105)
Main Workers
Total: 33,167 (Male: 24,154, Female: 9,013)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,100 (Male: 12,008, Female: 18,092)
Non-Workers
Total: 60,349 (Male: 24,957, Female: 35,392)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,129 (Male: 10,760, Female: 1,369)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,363 (Male: 7,352, Female: 5,011)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,435 (Male: 860, Female: 575)
- Other Workers: 7,240 (Male: 5,182, Female: 2,058)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,458 (Male: 1,734, Female: 724)
- Agricultural Laborers: 23,746 (Male: 8,507, Female: 15,239)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,197 (Male: 308, Female: 889)
- Other Workers: 2,699 (Male: 1,459, Female: 1,240)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Khunta Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
123,616
M: 61,119
F: 62,497 |
| Rural |
123,616
M: 61,119
F: 62,497 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 29,834
Population Distribution
Total: 123,616 (Male: 61,119, Female: 62,497)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,085 (Male: 8,175, Female: 7,910)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 10,898 (Male: 5,365, Female: 5,533)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 81,997 (Male: 40,153, Female: 41,844)
Literate Population
Total: 67,080 (Male: 38,643, Female: 28,437)
Illiterate Population
Total: 56,536 (Male: 22,476, Female: 34,060)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,267 (Male: 36,162, Female: 27,105)
Main Workers
Total: 33,167 (Male: 24,154, Female: 9,013)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,100 (Male: 12,008, Female: 18,092)
Non-Workers
Total: 60,349 (Male: 24,957, Female: 35,392)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,129 (Male: 10,760, Female: 1,369)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,363 (Male: 7,352, Female: 5,011)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,435 (Male: 860, Female: 575)
- Other Workers: 7,240 (Male: 5,182, Female: 2,058)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,458 (Male: 1,734, Female: 724)
- Agricultural Laborers: 23,746 (Male: 8,507, Female: 15,239)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,197 (Male: 308, Female: 889)
- Other Workers: 2,699 (Male: 1,459, Female: 1,240)
Grampanchayat List of Khunta Tehsil/Taluka
Khunta Tehsil comprises 23 Gram Panchayats and 226 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Khunta. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khunta
Khunta is located in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha State, India.
Khunta Tehsil has 226 villages.
Khunta has a total of 23 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Khunta is 123,616.
In Khunta, there are 61,119 males and 62,497 females.
There are 16,085 children in Khunta, comprising 8,175 males and 7,910 females.
In Khunta, the literate population is 67,080 (38,643 males and 28,437 females). The illiterate population is 56,536 (22,476 males and 34,060 females).