Lach

Block / Tehsil Handwara
District Kupwara

About Lach

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Lach village is 000289. Lach village is located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Lach village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 187 hectares. Lach has a total population of 2,481 peoples, out of which male population is 1,308 while female population is 1,173. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 896 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of lach village is 52.08% out of which 61.09% males and 42.03% females are literate. There are about 299 houses in lach village. Pincode of lach village locality is 193302.

Handwara is nearest town to lach village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Lach

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,481 1,308 1,173
Literate Population 1,292 799 493
Illiterate Population 1,189 509 680

Connectivity of Lach

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Lach

Frequently Asked Questions about Lach

Where is Lach located?

Lach village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lach?

Lach serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Lach?

The pincode of Lach is 193302, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Lach as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Lach is 2,481, with 1,308 males and 1,173 females.

How many households are there in Lach as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Lach village has a total of 299 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lach as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lach is 52.08%. The male literacy rate is 61.09%, while the female literacy rate is 42.03%.