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Khunti

Khunti is a town and the administrative headquarters of Khunti district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It lies on the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the central-southern part of the state and serves as the district’s main urban center. The town acts as the politi­cal and commercial hub for surrounding rural settlements.

Khunti district was formed in 2007 by bifurcating from Ranchi district. The area is characterized by hilly

The population of Khunti district is predominantly tribal, with communities such as the Oraon (Kurukh) and Munda

A notable site in the district is Ulihatu, the birthplace of Birsa Munda, a prominent 19th-century tribal

Economically, the area relies largely on agriculture, producing crops such as paddy and maize, along with forest

and
forested
terrain,
with
agriculture
and
forest
resources
forming
the
basis
of
the
local
economy.
The
region
experiences
a
tropical
climate
with
hot
summers,
a
monsoon
season
from
June
to
September,
and
comparatively
mild
winters.
making
up
a
large
share.
Local
languages
include
Mundari
and
Kurukh,
while
Hindi
serves
as
an
official
language
for
administration.
The
culture
reflects
a
rich
tradition
of
festivals,
folk
music,
and
dances
associated
with
tribal
communities,
including
customary
practices
and
regional
rites.
leader
and
freedom
fighter.
The
site
is
of
historical
and
cultural
importance
and
attracts
visitors
interested
in
tribal
history
and
heritage.
products
and
small-scale
industries.
Khunti
is
connected
by
road
to
other
parts
of
Jharkhand,
with
the
nearest
major
rail
link
and
air
services
located
in
Ranchi,
the
state
capital.