Latehar

Latehar is a Town and Subdivision in Latehar District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Latehar Block (CD) is 02639. Total area of latehar subdivision is 485 km² including 471.91 km² rural area and 13.42 km² urban area. Latehar subdivision has a population of 1,44,495 peoples, out of which urban population is 26,981 while rural population is 1,17,514. Latehar has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females for every 1,000 males. Latehar subdivision has a population density of 297.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,057 houses in the sub-district, including 5,315 urban houses and 21,742 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 50.52% population of latehar subdivision is literate, out of which 59.03% males and 41.74% females are literate.

List of Villages in Latehar Subdivision

Latehar Subdivision has a total of 158 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Latehar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Latehar Subdivision

The population profile of Latehar Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Latehar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Latehar Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.