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LGD code: 224951
Pincode: 855102
Population: 4,013
Households: 866
Literacy rate: 29.7%
Sex ratio: 880 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,220

Census 2011 · in context

How Lagwan compares

By population, Lagwan ranks #15 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal.

Literacy rate

29.7%

−5.3% vs mandal average

Lagwan: 29.7%
Barsoi mandal: 35.0%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

880

−40 vs mandal average

Lagwan: 880
Barsoi mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Lagwan: 4.6
Barsoi mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Lagwan

LGD code: 224951
Pincode: 855102
Population (Census 2011): 4,013
Population (projected 2026): 4,731
Households: 866
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 880
Literacy rate: 29.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Block / Mandal: Barsoi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Lagwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,013

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,731

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

866

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,021

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 4,013Census 2011
Households: 866Census 2011
Literacy rate: 29.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 880 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,7312026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,021

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Lagwan?

The pincode of Lagwan, Barsoi mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855102.

In which district is Lagwan located?

Lagwan is a village in Barsoi mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Lagwan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Lagwan village has a population of 4,013 across 866 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lagwan in?

Lagwan falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lagwan in?

Lagwan falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Lagwan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Lagwan village is 29.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Lagwan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Lagwan village is 880 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lagwan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Lagwan, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Lagwan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lagwan village is 224951.

How big is Lagwan compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Lagwan ranks 15 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal by Census 2011 population (4,013 residents).

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Key facts — Lagwan

Population, education, health & sanitation

Lagwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

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What is the pincode of Lagwan?

In which district is Lagwan located?

What is the population of Lagwan as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lagwan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lagwan in?

What is the literacy rate in Lagwan?

What is the sex ratio in Lagwan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lagwan?

What is the LGD code of Lagwan?

How big is Lagwan compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Lagwan on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Lagwan

What is the pincode of Lagwan?

In which district is Lagwan located?

What is the population of Lagwan as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lagwan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lagwan in?

What is the literacy rate in Lagwan?

What is the sex ratio in Lagwan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lagwan?

What is the LGD code of Lagwan?

How big is Lagwan compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Lagwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Lagwan

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