Hoenjan - Namkum, Ranchi

Hoenjan is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rahchi. Dungri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hoenjan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hoenjan is 373990. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.22 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Hoenjan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Hoenjan

According to the 2011 Census, Hoenjan village had a total population of 601 people, including 301 males and 300 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.52%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hoenjan

Hoenjan 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 Hoenjan

Hoenjan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rahchi to Hoenjan is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hoenjan

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

Health Facilities in Hoenjan

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

FAQs about Hoenjan