Luka - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Luka is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhetaniyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luka is 253095. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Luka

As per Census 2011, Luka village has a total population of 1,424 people, consisting of 749 males and 675 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 746 literate and 678 illiterate residents. Additionally, 359 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Luka are given below:

Nearby Villages of Luka

Luka 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 Luka

Luka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghoi Kusa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Luka is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Luka is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luka

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

Health Facilities in Luka

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

FAQs about Luka