Herhanj Subdivision - Latehar, Jharkhand
Herhanj is an administrative subdivision in the Latehar district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Herhanj is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chetar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 400 km², including 399.90 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Herhanj Subdivision
Herhanj Subdivision has a total of 51 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arahara | Rural | Tasu |
| 2 | Bandarlauria | Rural | Tasu |
| 3 | Bandua | Rural | Serendag |
| 4 | Bankita | Rural | Tasu |
| 5 | Baseta | Rural | Herhenj |
| 6 | Bhargaon | Rural | Tasu |
| 7 | Bidir | Rural | Herhenj |
| 8 | Bijra | Rural | Chiru |
| 9 | Chaea | Rural | Salaiya |
| 10 | Chain | Rural | Amarwadih |
| 11 | Chatuhaus | Rural | Salaiya |
| 12 | Chiru | Rural | Chiru |
| 13 | Chuku | Rural | Herhenj |
| 14 | Dori | Rural | Serendag |
| 15 | Ghure | Rural | Herhenj |
| 16 | Harhenj | Rural | Herhenj |
| 17 | Hesatu | Rural | Serendag |
| 18 | Humbu | Rural | Chiru |
| 19 | Hundi | Rural | Tasu |
| 20 | Hundra | Rural | Tasu |
| 21 | Hunjar | Rural | Salaiya |
| 22 | Hur | Rural | Herhenj |
| 23 | Ichak | Rural | Jhabar |
| 24 | Jani | Rural | Tasu |
| 25 | Jawar | Rural | Jhabar |
| 26 | Kacha | Rural | Salaiya |
| 27 | Karandag | Rural | Salaiya |
| 28 | Kasiadih | Rural | Sheregara |
| 29 | Kasmar | Rural | Salaiya |
| 30 | Katang | Rural | Salaiya |
| 31 | Kenru | Rural | Serendag |
| 32 | Khairatanr | Rural | Salaiya |
| 33 | Khapia | Rural | Serendag |
| 34 | Lath | Rural | Tasu |
| 35 | Lawagara | Rural | Chiru |
| 36 | Lawagara | Rural | Serendag |
| 37 | Mailam | Rural | Salaiya |
| 38 | Mari | Rural | Salaiya |
| 39 | Meral | Rural | Herhenj |
| 40 | Mohanpur | Rural | Tasu |
| 41 | Munukdag | Rural | Tasu |
| 42 | Nawada | Rural | Herhenj |
| 43 | Salaiya | Rural | Salaiya |
| 44 | Sardhabar | Rural | Tasu |
| 45 | Sasang | Rural | Serendag |
| 46 | Serandag | Rural | Serendag |
| 47 | Serka | Rural | Chiru |
| 48 | Sikid | Rural | Serendag |
| 49 | Tasu | Rural | Tasu |
| 50 | Tetebar | Rural | Chiru |
| 51 | Ud | Rural | Herhenj |
Population of Herhanj Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Herhanj Subdivision has a total population of 34,630 people, consisting of 17,772 males and 16,858 females. There are 5,979 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 87 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,630 | 34,630 | 0 |
| Male Population | 17,772 | 17,772 | 0 |
| Female Population | 16,858 | 16,858 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,979 | 5,979 | 0 |
| Population Density | 87 / km² | 87 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 15,004 literate people and 7,159 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,654 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,534 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,159 | 7,159 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 15,004 | 15,004 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,626 | 19,626 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,654 | 14,654 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,534 | 8,534 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.