Lamba - Devipur, Deoghar

Lamba is a village situated in the Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devipur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Tatkiyo Nawadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamba is 354211. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 814120 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

Lamba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madhupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Godda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lamba

According to the 2011 Census, Lamba village had a total population of 835 people, including 435 males and 400 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.92%, with male literacy at 65.40% and female literacy at 32.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421.

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

Nearby Villages of Lamba

Lamba 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 Lamba

Lamba 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 Jagdishpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Lamba is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamba

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

Health Facilities in Lamba

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

FAQs about Lamba