Lagam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Lagam Village has a population of 379 (379) with 179 (179) males and 200 (200) females.The sex ratio in Lagam is 1118, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lagam Village is 58 (58) which is 15.3% of Lagam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lagam Village is 1417 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Lagam village is listed as part of the Jhalda - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

379

Toatl Population

179

Male Population

200

Female Population

Lagam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Lagam Village current estimated population is projected to be 413 (413), indicating a 8.86% increased from Lagam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 194 , and the estimated female population is 220 .

Lagam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Lagam Village estimated population is projected to be 415 (415), projecting a 9.38% increased from Lagam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 195 , and the estimated female population is 221 .

Lagam Literacy Rate

Lagam Village has a literacy rate of 42.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lagam Village is 59.35 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lagam Village is 26.51 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lagam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 42.37 59.35 26.51
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 42.37 59.35 26.51

Lagam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lagam Village is 89 (89) with 38 (38) males and 51 (51) females, which is 23.48% of Lagam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1343 females for every 1000 males.

Lagam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lagam Village is 118 (118) with 57 (57) males and 61 (61) females, which is 31.13% of Lagam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1071 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lagam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1118
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1118

Lagam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Lagam Village are 70 (70).

Lagam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Lagam Village, there are about 155 (155) workers, making up nearly 40.9% of the Lagam Village total population. Out of these, around 100 (100) are male workers, and about 55 (55) are female workers.

Lagam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 413 (413) 8.86%
2025 415 (415) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 417 (417) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 418 (418) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 419 (419) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 421 (421) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 422 (422) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 423 (423) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 424 (424) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 424 (424) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 425 (425) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 426 (426) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 426 (426) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Lagam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 426 (426), with a male population of 199 (199) and a female population of 228 (228). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Lagam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Lagam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kuriyam 858
2 Nischintapur 383
3 Lalpur 73
4 Panrua 826
5 Jajlang 729
6 Ikurhatu 286
7 Gosaindi 130
8 Jaharhatu 774
9 Supurdi 173
10 Chatambari 1,372

Lagam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Lagam is 379 (379).

The estimated population of Lagam in 2024 is approximately 413 (413).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Lagam is 89 (23.48%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 118 (31.13%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lagam is 42.37%, with male literacy at 59.35% and female literacy at 26.51%.

The sex ratio in Lagam is 1118 females for every 1000 males.

Lagam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.