Lerua - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Lerua is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kanker serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lerua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lerua is 253764. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Lerua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lerua

According to the 2011 Census, Lerua village had a total population of 348 people, including 181 males and 167 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.55%, with male literacy at 74.67% and female literacy at 57.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Lerua

Lerua 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 Lerua

Public transport in the Lerua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Lerua is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Lerua is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lerua

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

Health Facilities in Lerua

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

FAQs about Lerua