Lagan - Kasba, Purnia

Lagan is a village situated in the Kasba subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasba and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Bhawara Lagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagan is 223578. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 854325 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Lagan

According to the 2011 Census, Lagan village had a total population of 2,490 people, including 1,279 males and 1,211 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.79%, with male literacy at 38.15% and female literacy at 31.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Lagan

Lagan 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 Lagan

Lagan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasba, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Lagan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Lagan is about 20 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 Lagan

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

Health Facilities in Lagan

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

FAQs about Lagan