All Information About Herhanj Subdistrict
Detailed information about Herhanj Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Herhanj is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Latehar District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Herhanj - हेरहंज |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2642 |
| District | Latehar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2642 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 51 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Chatra (Code: 259) |
| Assembly Constituency | Latehar (Code: 2142) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Latehar | Prakash Ram ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Herhanj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
34,630
M: 17,772
F: 16,858 |
| Rural |
34,630
M: 17,772
F: 16,858 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 5,979
Population Distribution
Total: 34,630 (Male: 17,772, Female: 16,858)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,159 (Male: 3,652, Female: 3,507)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 14,654 (Male: 7,410, Female: 7,244)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 8,534 (Male: 4,342, Female: 4,192)
Literate Population
Total: 15,004 (Male: 9,337, Female: 5,667)
Illiterate Population
Total: 19,626 (Male: 8,435, Female: 11,191)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 15,508 (Male: 8,558, Female: 6,950)
Main Workers
Total: 5,478 (Male: 3,970, Female: 1,508)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,030 (Male: 4,588, Female: 5,442)
Non-Workers
Total: 19,122 (Male: 9,214, Female: 9,908)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,579 (Male: 1,912, Female: 667)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,193 (Male: 1,504, Female: 689)
- Household Industry Workers: 156 (Male: 120, Female: 36)
- Other Workers: 550 (Male: 434, Female: 116)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,372 (Male: 1,196, Female: 1,176)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,938 (Male: 3,136, Female: 3,802)
- Household Industry Workers: 424 (Male: 118, Female: 306)
- Other Workers: 296 (Male: 138, Female: 158)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Herhanj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
34,630
M: 17,772
F: 16,858 |
| Rural |
34,630
M: 17,772
F: 16,858 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 5,979
Population Distribution
Total: 34,630 (Male: 17,772, Female: 16,858)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,159 (Male: 3,652, Female: 3,507)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 14,654 (Male: 7,410, Female: 7,244)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 8,534 (Male: 4,342, Female: 4,192)
Literate Population
Total: 15,004 (Male: 9,337, Female: 5,667)
Illiterate Population
Total: 19,626 (Male: 8,435, Female: 11,191)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 15,508 (Male: 8,558, Female: 6,950)
Main Workers
Total: 5,478 (Male: 3,970, Female: 1,508)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,030 (Male: 4,588, Female: 5,442)
Non-Workers
Total: 19,122 (Male: 9,214, Female: 9,908)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,579 (Male: 1,912, Female: 667)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,193 (Male: 1,504, Female: 689)
- Household Industry Workers: 156 (Male: 120, Female: 36)
- Other Workers: 550 (Male: 434, Female: 116)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,372 (Male: 1,196, Female: 1,176)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,938 (Male: 3,136, Female: 3,802)
- Household Industry Workers: 424 (Male: 118, Female: 306)
- Other Workers: 296 (Male: 138, Female: 158)
Grampanchayat List of Herhanj Tehsil/Taluka
Herhanj Tehsil comprises 8 Gram Panchayats and 51 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Herhanj. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herhanj
Herhanj is located in the Latehar District of Jharkhand State, India.
Herhanj Tehsil has 51 villages.
Herhanj has a total of 8 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Herhanj is 34,630.
In Herhanj, there are 17,772 males and 16,858 females.
There are 7,159 children in Herhanj, comprising 3,652 males and 3,507 females.
In Herhanj, the literate population is 15,004 (9,337 males and 5,667 females). The illiterate population is 19,626 (8,435 males and 11,191 females).