Hunjar

Hunjar is a village located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Heranj (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Salaiya is the gram panchayat of Hunjar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hunjar is 367486. The village spans a total geographical area of 426 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Briyatu is nearest town to Hunjar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Hunjar 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 Hunjar

Population of Hunjar

According to the 2011 Census, Hunjar has a total population of about 311, with approximately 144 males and 167 females. The sex ratio is around 1159 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 266 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 14. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.88%, with male literacy at about 65.28% and female literacy near 51.50%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hunjar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hunjar

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

Nearby Villages of Hunjar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunjar