Harileng - Barwadih, Latehar

Harileng is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chhencha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harileng village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harileng is 366957. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 822111 pincode. Daltonganj is the nearest town.

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

Population of Harileng

According to the 2011 Census, Harileng village had a total population of 890 people, including 460 males and 430 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.22%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 50.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 578.

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

Nearby Villages of Harileng

Harileng 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 Harileng

Harileng is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Harileng is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harileng

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

Health Facilities in Harileng

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

FAQs about Harileng