Lagma - Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur

Lagma is a village situated in the Kahalgaon subdivision of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from Colgong and around 40 km from Bhagalpur. Lagma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagma is 239281. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 813222 pincode. Colgong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lagma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pirpainti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lagma

According to the 2011 Census, Lagma village had a total population of 2,489 people, including 1,379 males and 1,110 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.06%, with male literacy at 74.73% and female literacy at 54.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Lagma

Lagma is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Lagma

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lagma. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colgong to Lagma is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhagalpur to Lagma is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lagma

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lagma village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Lagma

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lagma village are given below:

FAQs about Lagma