Lachhaur - Balrampur, Katihar

Lachhaur is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Sarif Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachhaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachhaur is 224739. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.06 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Lachhaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Lachhaur

According to the 2011 Census, Lachhaur village had a total population of 1,311 people, including 652 males and 659 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.75%, with male literacy at 59.42% and female literacy at 29.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 540.

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

Nearby Villages of Lachhaur

Lachhaur 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 Lachhaur

Lachhaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Lachhaur.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Lachhaur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Lachhaur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lachhaur

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

Health Facilities in Lachhaur

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

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