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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the subdivision was 400 km². The sex ratio was 949 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
According to the 2011 Census, Herhanj Subdivision had a total population of 34,630 people living in 5,979 households. The population comprised 17,772 males and 16,858 females, with an average population density of 87 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Herhanj Subdivision had 15,004 literate people and 7,159 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 14,654 and 8,534 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.