Palhea

Palhea is a village located in Manika subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Manika (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Palheya is the gram panchayat of Palhea village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palhea is 366919. The village spans a total geographical area of 881 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Manika is nearest town to Palhea village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Palhea 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 Manika 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 Palhea

Population of Palhea

According to the 2011 Census, Palhea has a total population of about 2,523, with approximately 1,282 males and 1,241 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 500 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 574 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,356. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.12%, with male literacy at about 57.33% and female literacy near 38.60%. There are around 477 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palhea's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palhea

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

Nearby Villages of Palhea

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

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