Chetag - Balumath, Latehar

Chetag is a village situated in the Balumath subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balumath and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chetag village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chetag is 367393. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.82 hectares and falls under the 829202 pincode. Balumath is the nearest town.

Chetag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chetag

According to the 2011 Census, Chetag village had a total population of 1,592 people, including 833 males and 759 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.25%, with male literacy at 75.89% and female literacy at 51.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 660.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chetag

Chetag is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chetag

Chetag is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Chetag is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chetag

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chetag village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chetag

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chetag village are given below:

FAQs about Chetag