Angara - Chandwa, Latehar

Angara is a village situated in the Chandwa subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandwa and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Jamira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Angara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Angara is 367573. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 829203 pincode.

Angara 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 Angara

As per Census 2011, Angara village has a total population of 236 people, consisting of 115 males and 121 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 133 literate and 103 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population236115121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542529
Literate Population1338251
Illiterate Population1033370

Nearby Villages of Angara

Angara 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChatroNorth-East1.17 km
AmbadoharNorth-West1.67 km
ArdheSouth1.81 km
DamodarNorth-West1.98 km
HisriWest2.21 km
BhusarSouth2.94 km
KamtaSouth-West3.24 km
BanaNorth-East3.33 km
NagarNorth3.56 km
ChaklaNorth-East4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Angara

Public transport in the Angara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Angara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Angara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Angara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Angara

Where is Angara located?

Angara village is located in Chandwa Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Angara?

The Gram Panchayat of Angara is Jamira.

What is the pincode of Angara?

The pincode of Angara is 829203.

What is the population of Angara?

Angara has a total population of 236, including 115 males and 121 females.

How many households are there in Angara?

There are 41 households in Angara.

What is the literacy rate in Angara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Angara is 56.36%. Male literacy is 71.30% and female literacy is 42.15%.