Lamchula - Garud, Bageshwar
Lamchula is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Lamchula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamchula is 051336. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.031 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Lamchula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Lamchula
As per Census 2011, Lamchula village has a total population of 784 people, consisting of 375 males and 409 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 736 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lamchula are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 784 | 375 | 409 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 165 | 75 | 90 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 736 | 350 | 386 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 448 | 263 | 185 |
| Illiterate Population | 336 | 112 | 224 |
Nearby Villages of Lamchula
Lamchula 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 Lamchula
Public transport in the Lamchula is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Lamchula is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lamchula
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lamchula 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Lamchula
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lamchula village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lamchula
Where is Lamchula located?
Lamchula village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lamchula?
Lamchula is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Lamchula?
The pincode of Lamchula is 263635.
What is the population of Lamchula?
Lamchula has a total population of 784, including 375 males and 409 females.
How many households are there in Lamchula?
There are 143 households in Lamchula.
What is the literacy rate in Lamchula?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lamchula is 57.14%. Male literacy is 70.13% and female literacy is 45.23%.