The current Member of Parliament for Caerphilly is Chris Evans, MP who represents the Labour Party.

The Senedd Cymru member for Caerphilly is Hefin David MS of the Wales Labour Party.

Cylla Brook) to the east and the River Rhymney to the west rising to a high point of 213 metres[2] between the two villages.

Hengoed has a primary school, community centre, a post office and a public house - The Junction.

There is also a linear park, along the old railway line which connected Penallta Colliery with Hengoed Viaduct and beyond.

The village is served by bus route 3 operated by Crossgates Coaches with buses travelling south to Ystrad Mynach and north to Bargoed, Rhymney, and Merthyr Tydfil.

Dai sold over 37,000 mangles in the first year and became the richest man in Hengoed, apparently owning more than 3 saucepans.