Lachka

Lachka is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.6km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Lachka village. As per 2009 stats, Atharakhai is the gram panchayat of Lachka village.

Here you can discover what makes Lachka unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Lachka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lachka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lachka is 306546. The village spans a total geographical area of 75.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734010. Siliguri is nearest town to Lachka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lachka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lachka

Population of Lachka

According to the 2011 Census, Lachka has a total population of about 1,126, with approximately 559 males and 567 females. The sex ratio is around 1014 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 126 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,110 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.70%, with male literacy at about 72.27% and female literacy near 53.26%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lachka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lachka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lachka. As per the 2011 stats, Lachka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lachka

Knowing the nearby villages of Lachka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lachka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lachka