Chain

Chain is a village located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Herhanj (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Amarwadih is the gram panchayat of Chain village.

Here you can discover what makes Chain unique in its vibrant Herhanj-Latehar region. You’ll see Chain’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chain

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chain is 367490. The village spans a total geographical area of 349 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Herhanj is nearest town to Chain village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chain village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chain

Population of Chain

According to the 2011 Census, Chain has a total population of about 451, with approximately 233 males and 218 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 102 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 353 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 20.18%, with male literacy at about 27.04% and female literacy near 12.84%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chain's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chain

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chain. As per the 2011 stats, Chain had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chain

Knowing the nearby villages of Chain helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chain.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chain