Laghosa - Labpur, Birbhum

Laghosa is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 35.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laghosa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laghosa is 317456. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.4 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Laghosa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Laghosa

According to the 2011 Census, Laghosa village had a total population of 3,980 people, including 2,060 males and 1,920 females, living in 924 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.10%, with male literacy at 78.96% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 921.

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

Nearby Villages of Laghosa

Laghosa 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 Laghosa

Laghosa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bataspur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Laghosa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Laghosa is about 35.5 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 Laghosa

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

Health Facilities in Laghosa

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

FAQs about Laghosa