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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Laghosa

As per Census 2011, Laghosa village has a total population of 3,980 people, consisting of 2,060 males and 1,920 females. The village has 924 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 524 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,561 literate and 1,419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 921 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Laghosa are given below:

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