Lagunia - Nirmali, Supaul

Lagunia is a village situated in the Nirmali subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nirmali and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Dighiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lagunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagunia is 220938. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 847452 pincode. Nirmali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lagunia

According to the 2011 Census, Lagunia village had a total population of 1,229 people, including 645 males and 584 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.53%, with male literacy at 79.14% and female literacy at 46.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,229645584
Child Population (0–6 yrs)220113107
Scheduled Castes (SC)636330306
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population641421220
Illiterate Population588224364

Nearby Villages of Lagunia

Lagunia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhahuraNorth-West0.85 km
BanainiaSouth2.04 km
Kataia BhuliaEast2.21 km
RahariaSouth-West2.34 km
BaltharwaEast2.47 km
DighiaNorth2.87 km
DholiNorth-East3.55 km
ThariaWest3.57 km
BelaNorth-West3.91 km
DudhailaNorth-East4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lagunia

Lagunia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nirmali to Lagunia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Lagunia is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lagunia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Lagunia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lagunia

Where is Lagunia located?

Lagunia village is located in Nirmali Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Lagunia?

The Gram Panchayat of Lagunia is Dighiya.

What is the pincode of Lagunia?

The pincode of Lagunia is 847452.

What is the population of Lagunia?

Lagunia had a total population of 1,229, including 645 males and 584 females.

How many households are there in Lagunia?

Lagunia had 206 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lagunia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lagunia was 63.53%. Male literacy was 79.14% and female literacy was 46.12%.