Khunti Population 2026

Khunti has a population of 36,390, making it the #1584 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 349× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Khunti (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

36,390

Rank in India

#1584

Coordinates

23.08°N, 85.28°E

~650 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,015 km

630 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jharkhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Jamshedpur	1,339,438	#31
Dhanbad	1,196,214	#41
Ranchi	1,120,374	#46
Bokāro	564,319	#88
Mango	223,805	#227
Deoghar	203,123	#247
Phusro	185,555	#269
Bhetia	174,355	#292

Cities near Khunti

Ranchi1,120,374 people · ~30 km away
Būndu21,054 people · ~33 km away
Rātu22,379 people · ~39 km away
Chakradharpur56,531 people · ~57 km away
Patrātu32,899 people · ~66 km away
Saunda81,915 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Khunti?

Khunti has a population of 36,390 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1584 biggest city in India.

What region is Khunti in?

Khunti is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Khunti the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,015 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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