Lagora - Bandgaon, West Singhbhum
Lagora is a village situated in the Bandgaon subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from Bandgaon and around 80 km from Chaibasa. Sawania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lagora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagora is 377166. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.23 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode. Chakhardharpur is the nearest town.
Lagora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lagora
According to the 2011 Census, Lagora village had a total population of 402 people, including 201 males and 201 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.61%, with male literacy at 67.68% and female literacy at 33.54%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.
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 Population | 402 | 201 | 201 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 74 | 37 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 394 | 195 | 199 |
| Literate Population | 166 | 111 | 55 |
| Illiterate Population | 236 | 90 | 146 |
Nearby Villages of Lagora
Lagora 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 Lagora
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lagora.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Lagora is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lagora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lagora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Lagora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lagora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lagora
Where is Lagora located?
Lagora village is located in Bandgaon Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lagora?
The Gram Panchayat of Lagora is Sawania.
What is the pincode of Lagora?
The pincode of Lagora is 833201.
What is the population of Lagora?
Lagora had a total population of 402, including 201 males and 201 females.
How many households are there in Lagora?
Lagora had 79 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lagora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lagora was 50.61%. Male literacy was 67.68% and female literacy was 33.54%.