Lachhia - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Lachhia is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11 km from Raghunathpur and around 84.6 km from Purulia. Bero serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachhia is 330331. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.94 hectares and falls under the 723142 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Lachhia

According to the 2011 Census, Lachhia village had a total population of 467 people, including 249 males and 218 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.63%, with male literacy at 86.04% and female literacy at 55.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Lachhia

Lachhia 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 Lachhia

Public transport in the Lachhia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Lachhia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Lachhia is about 84.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lachhia

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

Health Facilities in Lachhia

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

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