Chuku

Chuku is a village located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 40km away from district headquarter Herhanj. Herhanj is the sub-district headquarter of Chuku village. As per 2009 stats, Herhenj is the gram panchayat of Chuku village.

Here you can discover what makes Chuku unique in its vibrant Herhanj-Latehar region. You’ll see Chuku’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 Chuku

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chuku is 367515. The village spans a total geographical area of 815 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Balumath is nearest town to Chuku village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chuku 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 Chuku

Population of Chuku

According to the 2011 Census, Chuku has a total population of about 684, with approximately 379 males and 305 females. The sex ratio is around 804 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 165 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 406 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 30. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.88%, with male literacy at about 54.62% and female literacy near 32.79%. There are around 141 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chuku's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chuku

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

Nearby Villages of Chuku

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chuku