Lachog

Lachog is a village located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 141km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Lachog village. As per 2009 stats, Paudia Bp is the gram panchayat of Lachog village.

Here you can discover what makes Lachog unique in its vibrant Nerua-Shimla region. You’ll see Lachog’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lachog

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lachog is 025734. The village spans a total geographical area of 97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171210. Chaupal is nearest town to Lachog village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Lachog village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lachog

Population of Lachog

According to the 2011 Census, Lachog has a total population of about 125, with approximately 65 males and 60 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 14 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.20%, with male literacy at about 81.54% and female literacy near 68.33%. There are around 19 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lachog's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lachog

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lachog. As per the 2011 stats, Lachog had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lachog

Knowing the nearby villages of Lachog helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lachog.

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