Lagma - Singhia, Samastipur

Lagma is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lagma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagma is 237238. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 848208 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Hasanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khagaria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lagma

According to the 2011 Census, Lagma village had a total population of 4,816 people, including 2,495 males and 2,321 females, living in 975 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.85%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 56.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,107.

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 in the Lagma is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baraipura Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Lagma is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Lagma is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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