Hethu - Namkum, Ranchi
Hethu is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Chandaghasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hethu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hethu is 374012. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.38 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.
Hethu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hatia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Hethu
Hethu 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kute Toli | South | 1.86 km |
| Chandaghasi | South-East | 2.32 km |
| Oberiya | South | 2.61 km |
| Tumbaguttu | East | 2.77 km |
| Mariyatu | South-East | 3.07 km |
| Khijri | North-East | 3.23 km |
| Lodhma | South-East | 4.02 km |
| Churu | South-East | 4.53 km |
| Tanko | South | 4.78 km |
| Garhkhatanga | South | 5.12 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Hethu
The nearest railway station is Hatia, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Hethu is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Hethu
Where is Hethu located?
Hethu village is located in Namkum Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hethu?
The Gram Panchayat of Hethu is Chandaghasi.
What is the pincode of Hethu?
The pincode of Hethu is 834001.