Lagunaha - Chanpatia, Pashchim Champaran

Lagunaha is a village situated in the Chanpatia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanpatia and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Kharg Pokharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lagunaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagunaha is 217163. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Chanpatia is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Lagunaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Lagunaha

According to the 2011 Census, Lagunaha village had a total population of 4,048 people, including 2,098 males and 1,950 females, living in 770 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.73%, with male literacy at 63.66% and female literacy at 42.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 979, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Lagunaha

Lagunaha 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 Lagunaha

Lagunaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chanpatia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanpatia to Lagunaha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Lagunaha is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lagunaha

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

Health Facilities in Lagunaha

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

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