Karandag - Herhanj, Latehar

Karandag is a village situated in the Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Herhanj and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Salaiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karandag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karandag is 367491. The village covers a total geographical area of 723.73 hectares and falls under the 829202 pincode.

Karandag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karandag

As per Census 2011, Karandag village has a total population of 1,158 people, consisting of 582 males and 576 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 524 literate and 634 illiterate residents. Additionally, 659 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karandag are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,158582576
Child Population (0–6 yrs)219102117
Scheduled Castes (SC)659322337
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1587
Literate Population524346178
Illiterate Population634236398

Nearby Villages of Karandag

Karandag is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChainEast1.80 km
HunjarSouth-East2.47 km
GhureSouth-West2.99 km
KhairatanrNorth-East3.10 km
HurSouth3.17 km
KachaNorth3.68 km
KasmarEast3.77 km
MariNorth4.14 km
SalaiyaNorth-East4.18 km
BasetaSouth-West4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karandag

Karandag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chetar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Karandag is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karandag

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karandag village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Karandag

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karandag village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karandag

Where is Karandag located?

Karandag village is located in Herhanj Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karandag?

The Gram Panchayat of Karandag is Salaiya.

What is the pincode of Karandag?

The pincode of Karandag is 829202.

What is the population of Karandag?

Karandag has a total population of 1,158, including 582 males and 576 females.

How many households are there in Karandag?

There are 200 households in Karandag.

What is the literacy rate in Karandag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karandag is 45.25%. Male literacy is 59.45% and female literacy is 30.90%.