District at a glance
Largest villages in Latehar district
- BalumathBalumath block9,812
- Pokhari KalanBarwadih block6,399
- BaluBalumath block6,288
- ChhipadoharBarwadih block5,085
- AmboatoliMahuadanr block4,361
- DarhaBariyatu block4,319
- ManikaManika block4,165
- JungurManika block4,096
- NawagarhLatehar block4,059
- BanduaManika block4,015
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Latehar district
11 PIN codes across the villages of Latehar district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
Latehar district
Latehar is a district of Jharkhand. The Local Government Directory lists 9 blocks and 772 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 6,75,120 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 9 blocks of Latehar
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Gram panchayats of Latehar, block-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Latehar, by distance →
Compare Latehar's two largest villages, Balumath and Pokhari Kalan →
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Villages of Latehar
58 of 772 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Latehar district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 6,75,120 Census 2011
- Male population
- 3,42,566 Census 2011
- Female population
- 3,32,554 Census 2011
- Households
- 1,23,316 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 749 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 971 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 5.5 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 58.0% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Latehar
Based on the 721 of 772 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Latehar
No market in Latehar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Ramanujganj APMC, Balrampur-Ramanujganj district — about 89 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 22 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize · Local | Ramanujganj APMC | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · I.R. 36 | Ramanujganj APMC | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Latehar's shops.
News near Latehar
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Latehar district
- Press release from the District Sports Office, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 24 Oct 2026
- General Notice regarding the allotment of shops Under Nagar Panchayat Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 17 Oct 2026
- General Notice Regarding the Settlement of the Following sairats (2nd Call) under Nagar Panchayat, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 17 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- General Notice From District Sports Office Jamtara
District Administration, Jamtara · 24 Oct 2026
- SELECTION TRIAL FOR KHELO INDIA FOOTBALL CENTER, MORABADI, RANCHI
District Administration, Ranchi · 24 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Latehar
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Latehar right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Essential services & places near Latehar
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People often ask about Latehar district
Which state is Latehar district in?
Latehar district is in Jharkhand.
How many blocks and villages are there in Latehar district?
Latehar district has 9 blocks and 772 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Latehar district?
The villages of Latehar district had a combined population of 6,75,120 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Latehar district?
The Local Government Directory code of Latehar district is 335.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.