Hehegara - Barwadih, Latehar

Hehegara is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chungru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hehegara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hehegara is 366991. The village covers a total geographical area of 1343 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode. Daltonganj is the nearest town.

Hehegara 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 Hehegara

As per Census 2011, Hehegara village has a total population of 1,745 people, consisting of 901 males and 844 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 330 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 610 literate and 1,135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 774 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 612 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hehegara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hehegara

Hehegara 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 Hehegara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hehegara. The nearest railway station is Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Hehegara is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hehegara

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

Health Facilities in Hehegara

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

FAQs about Hehegara