Lugat - Jaisinghpur, Kangra

Lugat is a village situated in the Jaisinghpur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Majhera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lugat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lugat is 011472. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.48 hectares and falls under the 176076 pincode. Palampur is the nearest town.

Lugat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaisinghpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lugat

According to the 2011 Census, Lugat village had a total population of 413 people, including 207 males and 206 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.17%, with male literacy at 89.77% and female literacy at 70.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412.

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 Population413207206
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553124
Scheduled Castes (SC)412207205
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population287158129
Illiterate Population1264977

Nearby Villages of Lugat

Lugat is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Lugat

Lugat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Lugat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lugat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lugat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lugat

Where is Lugat located?

Lugat village is located in Jaisinghpur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Lugat?

The Gram Panchayat of Lugat is Majhera.

What is the pincode of Lugat?

The pincode of Lugat is 176076.

What is the population of Lugat?

Lugat had a total population of 413, including 207 males and 206 females.

How many households are there in Lugat?

Lugat had 100 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lugat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lugat was 80.17%. Male literacy was 89.77% and female literacy was 70.88%.