Langza village in Spiti grapples with shortage of water, healthcare & mobile connectivity

himachaleditor November 9, 2026 2 minutes read

Langza (Spiti), Nov 9,

Residents of Langza village in the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti continue to face hardships due to inadequate drinking water supply, lack of healthcare facilities and poor mobile network connectivity, prompting the Gram Panchayat Pradhan to seek urgent government intervention.

Lobjung Dechen, Pradhan of Langza Gram Panchayat, said that nearly 550 people residing in the village were deprived of several basic amenities despite its growing importance as a tourist destination. She urged the state government and concerned departments to address these long-pending problems on priority.

Drinking water scarcity remains the most pressing concern. According to the Pradhan, water is supplied at a designated point during winter, while summer supply remains inadequate and intermittent. The shortage affects daily household requirements and creates additional difficulties for the 10 to 12 homestays operating in the village. Water demand rises considerably during the tourist season, affecting both residents and visitors.

The absence of healthcare facilities is another major concern. Villagers have to travel to Kaza for medical treatment, even in cases requiring immediate attention.

The difficult terrain and distance make access to timely healthcare particularly challenging. The Pradhan sought primary healthcare facilities and regular availability of medical personnel in the village.

Poor mobile connectivity has further compounded the problems. Langza largely depends on a single BSNL mobile tower, while Jio services remain unavailable. Other villages under the panchayat, including Kim and Khaumi, also experience connectivity issues. Poor network coverage affects access to online government services and even routine LPG cylinder bookings, as residents often struggle to receive OTPs.

Dechen said that Langza had considerable tourism potential, but the absence of essential facilities was affecting both local livelihoods and visitors’ convenience.

She urged the administration to strengthen drinking water infrastructure, improve healthcare services and ensure reliable mobile connectivity, stressing that residents of remote tribal villages should not remain deprived of basic facilities.