Where is Lagam village located?
Lagam is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Lagam Village
Lagam is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331496, the Census 2011 record lists 379 people in 70 households and the reported area is 288.24 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 6 km.
Lagam is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331496 and 379 people in 70 households.
Village Code331496
Population379
Households70
Area288.24 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Lagam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 379 people, 288.24 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Lagam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Lagam falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331496.
- The record lists 379 people living in 70 households.
- The reported village area is 288.24 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
- 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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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
- Lagam
- Census Village Code
- 331496
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- CD Block
- Jhalda - II
- Households
- 70
- Population
- 379
- Male Population
- 179
- Female Population
- 200
- Sex Ratio
- 1,117.32
- Area
- 288.24 hectares
- Area
- 2.88 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723213
- 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.
Population Density
131.49 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.41 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
23.48%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
31.13%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
1.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Lagam in the official administrative record. Census village code 331496 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331496
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Lagam, about 6 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 41 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 288.24 hectares
- Area
- 2.88 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 379 people in 70 households, with 179 male residents and 200 female residents. The average household size is 5.41, and SC share is 23.48% and ST share is 31.13% for Lagam. Population density works out to about 131.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 70
- Total Population
- 379
- Male Population
- 179
- Female Population
- 200
- Sex Ratio
- 1,117.32
- Average Household Size
- 5.41
- SC Population
- 89
- SC Male Population
- 38
- SC Female Population
- 51
- SC Population Share
- 23.48
- ST Population
- 118
- ST Male Population
- 57
- ST Female Population
- 61
- ST Population Share
- 31.13
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Lagam list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lagam include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 135.97 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Lagam include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Lagam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Lagam is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Lagam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 128.69 hectares and irrigated land is 1.5 hectares (1.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Biri
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetables
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 6.92 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 16.66
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 128.69
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 127.19 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 1.5
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 1.5 hectares
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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Which district is Lagam village in?
Lagam village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Lagam village in?
Lagam village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Lagam under?
Lagam comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Lagam?
The Census village code of Lagam is 331496.
What is the population of Lagam village?
The village record lists 379 people and 70 households for Lagam.
How many households are in Lagam village?
The village record lists 70 households for Lagam.
What is the male and female population of Lagam?
The record lists 179 male residents and 200 female residents for Lagam.
What is the sex ratio of Lagam village?
The sex ratio of Lagam is 1,117.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Lagam village?
The reported geographical area of Lagam is 288.24 hectares.
What is the population density of Lagam village?
The approximate population density of Lagam is 131.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Lagam?
The nearest town listed for Lagam is Jhalda, about 6 km away.
How far is Lagam from the district headquarters?
Lagam is about 41 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Lagam from the sub-district headquarters?
Lagam is about 18.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Lagam?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Lagam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Lagam?
For Lagam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 128.69 hectares and irrigated land is 1.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Lagam.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Lagam.