Jani

Jani is a village located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Herhanj (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Tasu is the gram panchayat of Jani village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jani is 367519. The village spans a total geographical area of 404 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Herhanj is nearest town to Jani village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jani 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 Jani

Population of Jani

According to the 2011 Census, Jani has a total population of about 475, with approximately 253 males and 222 females. The sex ratio is around 877 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 264 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 110. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.00%, with male literacy at about 56.13% and female literacy near 30.18%. There are around 79 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jani

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

Nearby Villages of Jani

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jani