Kuthan

Kuthan is a village located in Keredari subdivision of Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Keredari (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Hazaribagh. As per 2009 stats, Salga is the gram panchayat of Kuthan village.

Here you can discover what makes Kuthan unique in its vibrant Keredari-Hazaribagh region. You’ll see Kuthan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kuthan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kuthan is 368769. The village spans a total geographical area of 79.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825321. Keredari is nearest town to Kuthan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kuthan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Barkagaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kuthan

Population of Kuthan

According to the 2011 Census, Kuthan has a total population of about 1,636, with approximately 878 males and 758 females. The sex ratio is around 863 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 240 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 494 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.51%, with male literacy at about 61.05% and female literacy near 42.61%. There are around 304 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kuthan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kuthan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kuthan. As per the 2011 stats, Kuthan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kuthan

Knowing the nearby villages of Kuthan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kuthan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuthan