Antikheta - Manika, Latehar

Antikheta is a village situated in the Manika subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manika and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Badkadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Antikheta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Antikheta is 366846. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 822126 pincode.

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

Population of Antikheta

As per Census 2011, Antikheta village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 363 males and 356 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 253 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 561 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Antikheta

Antikheta 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Antikheta

Antikheta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Antikheta is about 28 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 Antikheta

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

Health Facilities in Antikheta

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

FAQs about Antikheta