Indian Village Directory

Lachang Village

Lachang is an inhabited village in Dirang Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261679 and the Census 2011 record lists 71 people in 16 households. The local references include Dirang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dirang to Lachung at about 15 km.

In short:

Lachang is a village in Dirang Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261679 and 71 people in 16 households.

Village Code261679
Population71
Households16
Nearest TownDirang to Lachung

Detailed village profile

Lachang at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 71 people and Dirang to Lachung as the nearest town reference for Lachang, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District West Kameng
Sub-district Dirang
CD Block Dirang
  • Lachang falls under Dirang Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261679.
  • The record lists 71 people living in 16 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dirang to Lachung.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Lachang
Census Village Code
261679
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dirang
Sub-district Census Code
01566
CD Block
Dirang
Households
16
Population
71
Male Population
33
Female Population
38
Sex Ratio
1,151.52
Nearest Town
Dirang to Lachung
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size 4.44 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Lachang in the official administrative record. Census village code 261679 and Dirang CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01566
Village Census Code
261679
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Dirang

Location and Distance

Dirang to Lachung is the nearest town listed for Lachang, about 15 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 57 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dirang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
57 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dirang
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Tezpur
Distance outside State/UT
270 km
Nearest Town
Dirang to Lachung
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 71 people in 16 households, with 33 male residents and 38 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Lachang.

Total Households
16
Total Population
71
Male Population
33
Female Population
38
Sex Ratio
1,151.52
Average Household Size
4.44
ST Population
71
ST Male Population
33
ST Female Population
38
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lachang include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Lachang include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Lachang include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Lachang is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Lachang show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Millet. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Handicrafts Commodities First
Wooden Cranning
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Bamboo Basket
Agricultural Commodities Third
Millet

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lachang village located?

Lachang is in Dirang Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Lachang village in?

Lachang village is in West Kameng district.

Which state is Lachang village in?

Lachang village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Lachang under?

Lachang comes under Dirang Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Lachang?

The Census village code of Lachang is 261679.

What is the population of Lachang village?

The village record lists 71 people and 16 households for Lachang.

How many households are in Lachang village?

The village record lists 16 households for Lachang.

What is the male and female population of Lachang?

The record lists 33 male residents and 38 female residents for Lachang.

What is the sex ratio of Lachang village?

The sex ratio of Lachang is 1,151.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Lachang village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Lachang, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Lachang?

The nearest town listed for Lachang is Dirang to Lachung, about 15 km away.

How far is Lachang from the district headquarters?

Lachang is about 57 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Lachang from the sub-district headquarters?

Lachang is about 15 km from Dirang, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Lachang?

For Lachang, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Millet.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Lachang.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Lachang.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Lachang.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Lachang.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.