Lagam Village Overview
Lagam is a village in Mulchera tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It lies about 43 km from Mulchera tehsil headquarters and around 90 km from Gadchiroli district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Lagam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Lagam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagam is 539477. The village covers a geographical area of 178.66 hectares and has a pincode of 442705. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.
Location Map of Lagam
Population & Demographics of Lagam
This section provides population and demographic details of Lagam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,538 | 786 | 752 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 149 | 78 | 71 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 129 | 67 | 62 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,026 | 526 | 500 |
| Literate Population | 1,076 | 601 | 475 |
| Illiterate Population | 462 | 185 | 277 |
Key population details of Lagam village are given below:
- Lagam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,538, including approximately 786 males and 752 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 129 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,026 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Lagam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.96%.
- There are around 393 households in Lagam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Lagam
Transport facilities help residents of Lagam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Lagam
The following villages are located close to Lagam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lagam
- Where is Lagam located?
- Lagam village is located in Mulchera Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Lagam?
- Lagam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Lagam?
- The pincode of Lagam is 442705.
- What is the population of Lagam?
- Lagam has a total population of 1,538, including 786 males and 752 females.
- How many households are there in Lagam?
- There are 393 households in Lagam.
- What is the literacy rate in Lagam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lagam is 69.96%. Male literacy is 76.46% and female literacy is 63.16%.