Lailapur - Sonai, Cachar
Lailapur is a village situated in the Sonai subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 403 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonai and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Silchar. Channighat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lailapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lailapur is 299708. The village covers a total geographical area of 17 hectares and falls under the 788120 pincode. Silchar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Lailapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dholai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lailapur
As per Census 2011, Lailapur village has a total population of 885 people, consisting of 440 males and 445 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 550 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lailapur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 885 | 440 | 445 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 210 | 105 | 105 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 335 | 190 | 145 |
| Illiterate Population | 550 | 250 | 300 |
Nearby Villages of Lailapur
Lailapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Lailapur
Lailapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silchar to Lailapur is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lailapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lailapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Lailapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lailapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Lailapur
Where is Lailapur located?
Lailapur village is located in Sonai Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lailapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Lailapur is Channighat.
What is the pincode of Lailapur?
The pincode of Lailapur is 788120.
What is the population of Lailapur?
Lailapur has a total population of 885, including 440 males and 445 females.
How many households are there in Lailapur?
There are 171 households in Lailapur.
What is the literacy rate in Lailapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lailapur is 37.85%. Male literacy is 43.18% and female literacy is 32.58%.