Huthundu - Namkum, Ranchi

Huthundu is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Sithio serves as the Gram Panchayat for Huthundu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Huthundu is 373981. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.76 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Huthundu 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 Huthundu

As per Census 2011, Huthundu village has a total population of 2,122 people, consisting of 1,039 males and 1,083 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,717 literate and 405 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,861 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1221,0391,083
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19999100
Scheduled Castes (SC)532
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,861899962
Literate Population1,717874843
Illiterate Population405165240

Nearby Villages of Huthundu

Huthundu 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SukurhuttuSouth-West0.85 km
GunduSouth-East1.47 km
SiladonSouth-West1.62 km
GhuthiyaWest2.08 km
ChandSouth2.13 km
HoenjanSouth-East2.68 km
PindarkamNorth-West2.75 km
DungriEast2.83 km
JamgainWest2.88 km
UpardahuSouth-West3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Huthundu

Huthundu 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 6.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Huthundu is about 22 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 Huthundu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Huthundu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Huthundu

Where is Huthundu located?

Huthundu village is located in Namkum Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Huthundu?

The Gram Panchayat of Huthundu is Sithio.

What is the pincode of Huthundu?

The pincode of Huthundu is 834001.

What is the population of Huthundu?

Huthundu has a total population of 2,122, including 1,039 males and 1,083 females.

How many households are there in Huthundu?

There are 418 households in Huthundu.

What is the literacy rate in Huthundu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Huthundu is 80.91%. Male literacy is 84.12% and female literacy is 77.84%.