The district of Latehar came into existence in 2001. Latehar is located
on the north–west corner of Jharkhand in the Palamau Commissionary and
is situated between 840.31’ East Longitude and 230 44.5’ North Latitude.
Latehar is famous for its rich natural beauty, forest, forest products and mineral deposits.
The district is surrounded by Ranchi, Lohardaga, Gumla, Palamau and Chatra district apart from Chhattisgarh state.
Rivers
The important rivers are Barakar, Poanchkhara, Keso, Akto, Gurio, Gukhana, Nadi and Sakri
Attractions
Jhumri
Tilaiya, Tilaiya Dam, Urwan Tourist Complex, Dhwajadhari Hill (Pahari),
Satagawan Petro falls, Saint Paramhans Baba Tomb, Makamaro Hills,
Shaktipeeth Maa Chanchala Devi
| Year of formation | 4th April 2001 |
| Area | 3,671 Sq. K.M. |
| Latitude | 840 31 E |
| Longitude | 230 44.4 N |
| Population (2001) | 5,58,831 |
| Males | 2,84,949 |
| Females | 2,73,882 |
| Literacy Rate | 41.21% |
| No. of Blocks | 7 |
| No. of Villages | 773 |