An - Chandwa, Latehar
An is a village situated in the Chandwa subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Candwa and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chetar serves as the Gram Panchayat for An village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of An is 367557. The village covers a total geographical area of 488 hectares and falls under the 829203 pincode.
An 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 An
As per Census 2011, An village has a total population of 1,807 people, consisting of 921 males and 886 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 751 literate and 1,056 illiterate residents. Additionally, 526 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 603 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for An are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,807 | 921 | 886 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 343 | 177 | 166 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 526 | 271 | 255 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 603 | 302 | 301 |
| Literate Population | 751 | 470 | 281 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,056 | 451 | 605 |
Nearby Villages of An
An 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sasang | North | 2.18 km |
| Chetar | South-East | 2.60 km |
| Nawadih | North-East | 2.93 km |
| Sos | South-West | 3.15 km |
| Tota | North | 3.29 km |
| Ete | North-East | 3.40 km |
| Bulhu | West | 3.44 km |
| Sikni | North-West | 3.73 km |
| Uldag | South | 4.44 km |
| Bari | North | 4.81 km |
Transport and Connectivity of An
Public transport in the An is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chetar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to An is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in An
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for An village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in An
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving An village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about An
Where is An located?
An village is located in Chandwa Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of An?
The Gram Panchayat of An is Chetar.
What is the pincode of An?
The pincode of An is 829203.
What is the population of An?
An has a total population of 1,807, including 921 males and 886 females.
How many households are there in An?
There are 333 households in An.
What is the literacy rate in An?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of An is 41.56%. Male literacy is 51.03% and female literacy is 31.72%.