Indian Village Directory

Lachong Village

Lachong is an inhabited village in Thembang Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261702 and the Census 2011 record lists 37 people in 6 households. The local references include Dirang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dirang at about 33 km.

In short:

Lachong is a village in Thembang Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261702 and 37 people in 6 households.

Village Code261702
Population37
Households6
Nearest TownDirang

Detailed village profile

Lachong at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 37 people and Dirang as the nearest town reference for Lachong, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District West Kameng
Sub-district Thembang
CD Block Dirang
  • Lachong falls under Thembang Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261702.
  • The record lists 37 people living in 6 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dirang.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.

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
Lachong
Census Village Code
261702
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thembang
Sub-district Census Code
01567
CD Block
Dirang
Households
6
Population
37
Male Population
19
Female Population
18
Sex Ratio
947.37
Nearest Town
Dirang
Nearest Town Distance
33 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 6.17 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 Lachong in the official administrative record. Census village code 261702 and Dirang CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01567
Village Census Code
261702
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Dirang

Location and Distance

Dirang is the nearest town listed for Lachong, about 33 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Thembang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
33 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tezpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
210 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Tezpur
Distance outside State/UT
210 km
Nearest Town
Dirang
Distance from Nearest Town
33 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 37 people in 6 households, with 19 male residents and 18 female residents. The average household size is 6.17, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Lachong.

Total Households
6
Total Population
37
Male Population
19
Female Population
18
Sex Ratio
947.37
Average Household Size
6.17
ST Population
37
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
18
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Lachong, including counts where the source provides them.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lachong 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Lachong include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Lachong show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Potato and Kindey Beans. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Manufacturers Commodities First
Blanket
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Kindey Beans

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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lachong village located?

Lachong is in Thembang Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Lachong village in?

Lachong village is in West Kameng district.

Which state is Lachong village in?

Lachong village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Lachong under?

Lachong comes under Thembang Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Lachong?

The Census village code of Lachong is 261702.

What is the population of Lachong village?

The village record lists 37 people and 6 households for Lachong.

How many households are in Lachong village?

The village record lists 6 households for Lachong.

What is the male and female population of Lachong?

The record lists 19 male residents and 18 female residents for Lachong.

What is the sex ratio of Lachong village?

The sex ratio of Lachong is 947.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Lachong village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Lachong?

The nearest town listed for Lachong is Dirang, about 33 km away.

How far is Lachong from the district headquarters?

Lachong is about 51 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Lachong from the sub-district headquarters?

Lachong is about 33 km from Thembang, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Lachong, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Potato and Kindey Beans.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Lachong.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

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

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.