Herhanj

Herhanj is a Town and Subdivision in Latehar District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Herhanj Block (CD) is 02642. Total area of herhanj subdivision is 400 km². Herhanj subdivision has a population of 34,630 peoples. Herhanj subdivision has a population density of 86.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,979 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 43.33% population of herhanj subdivision is literate, out of which 52.54% males and 33.62% females are literate.

List of Villages in Herhanj Subdivision

Herhanj Subdivision has a total of 50 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Herhanj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Arahara Tasu Herhanj
2Bandarlauria Tasu Herhanj
3Bandua Serendag Herhanj
4Bankita Tasu Herhanj
5Baseta Herhenj Herhanj
6Bhargaon Tasu Herhanj
7Bidir Herhenj Herhanj
8Bijra Chiru Herhanj
9Chaea Salaiya Herhanj
10Chain Amarwadih Herhanj
11Chatuhaus Salaiya Bariyatu
12Chiru Chiru Herhanj
13Chuku Herhenj Balumath
14Dori Serendag Herhanj
15Ghure Herhenj Herhanj
16Harhenj Herhenj Balumath
17Hesatu Serendag Herhanj
18Humbu Chiru Herhanj
19Hundi Tasu Herhanj
20Hundra Tasu Herhanj
21Hunjar Salaiya Briyatu
22Hur Herhenj Herhanj
23Ichak Jhabar Balumam
24Jani Tasu Herhanj
25Jawar Jhabar Herhanj
26Kacha Salaiya Herhanj
27Karandag Salaiya Herhanj
28Kasiadih Sheregara Herhanj
29Kasmar Salaiya Bariatu
30Katang Salaiya Herhanj
31Kenru Serendag Herhanj
32Khairatanr Salaiya Kriyatu
33Khapia Serendag Herhanj
34Lath Tasu Herhanj
35Lawagara Chiru Herhanj
36Mailam Salaiya Herhanj
37Mari Salaiya Balumath
38Meral Herhenj Herhanj
39Mohanpur Tasu Herhanj
40Munukdag Tasu Herhanj
41Nawada Herhenj Herhanj
42Salaiya Salaiya Herhanj
43Sardhabar Tasu Herhanj
44Sasang Serendag Herhanj
45Serandag Serendag Herhanj
46Serka Chiru Herhanj
47Sikid Serendag Herhanj
48Tasu Tasu Herhanj
49Tetebar Chiru Herhanj
50Ud Herhenj Balumath

Population of Herhanj Subdivision

The population profile of Herhanj Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Herhanj's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 34,630 34,630 N/A
Male Population 17,772 17,772 N/A
Female Population 16,858 16,858 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,159 7,159 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,652 3,652 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,507 3,507 N/A
Literate Population 15,004 15,004 N/A
Literate Male Population 9,337 9,337 N/A
Literate Female Population 5,667 5,667 N/A
Illiterate Population 19,626 19,626 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 8,435 8,435 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 11,191 11,191 N/A
Total Households 5,979 5,979 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Herhanj Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 14,654 14,654 N/A
SC Male Population 7,410 7,410 N/A
SC Female Population 7,244 7,244 N/A
Total ST Population 8,534 8,534 N/A
ST Male Population 4,342 4,342 N/A
ST Female Population 4,192 4,192 N/A
Population Density 87 / km² 87 / km² N/A