Khunti district
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Khunti district खूंटी जिला |
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| District of Jharkhand | |
 Location of Khunti district in Jharkhand |
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| Country | India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Administrative division | South Chotanagpur division |
| Headquarters | Khunti |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Khunti (shared with Simdega, Ranchi and Seraikela Kharsawan districts) |
| • Assembly seats | 3 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,611 km2 (1,008 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 530,299 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 64.51% |
| • Sex ratio | 994 |
| Website | Official website |
Khunti district (Hindi: खूंटी जिला) is one of the twenty-four districts in South Chotanagpur division of the Indian state of Jharkhand. The district of Khunti was carved out of Ranchi district on 12 September 2007. As of 2011[update], it is the second least populous district of Jharkhand (out of 24), after Lohardaga.Khunti town is the headquarters of the district.
It is historically known as the birthplace of Birsa Munda, and being the centre of activity of the Birsa movement.
The district is currently a part of the Red Corridor.
One of the most unusual waterfalls of Khunti, Panchghagh has 5 streams to it. The Banai River branches itself out in five different streams, generating ubiquitous singing rivulets through the cluster of rocks.Natural beauty around the waterfall makes it more beautiful and peaceful.
It is famous religious center of the district known for its Shiva Temple. Every year during Sawan season local festival is celebrate for one month long. On Maha-shivratri Day, temple is visited by many disciples from different regions of Jharkhand. It is located on Khunti-Torpa road 9 km from the district headquarters.
It is picturesque hills of Dombari Buru, which had turned red with blood when BirsaMunda led his legendary ulgulan(rebellion) against the British more than a century ago, will now get a sterling facelift, courtesy. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It is located 50 km from the state capital, Dombari Buru rises determinedly above Sail Rakab village close to Ulihatu — the birthplace of the tribal icon
Khunti district has six community development blocks. The following are the list of the Blocks in Khunti district:
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