Harhenj

Harhenj is a village located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Herhenj (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Herhenj is the gram panchayat of Harhenj village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Harhenj is 367482. The village spans a total geographical area of 1366.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Balumath is nearest town to Harhenj village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Harhenj 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 Harhenj

Population of Harhenj

According to the 2011 Census, Harhenj has a total population of about 1,783, with approximately 900 males and 883 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 360 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 479 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 35. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.03%, with male literacy at about 58.22% and female literacy near 41.68%. There are around 320 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Harhenj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Harhenj

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

Nearby Villages of Harhenj

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Harhenj