Hethdahu - Namkum, Ranchi

Hethdahu is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Sodag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hethdahu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hethdahu is 373977. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

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

Population of Hethdahu

As per Census 2011, Hethdahu village has a total population of 694 people, consisting of 352 males and 342 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 688 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hethdahu

Hethdahu 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 Hethdahu

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Hethdahu. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Hethdahu is about 32 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 Hethdahu

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

Health Facilities in Hethdahu

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

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