Laucha - Balrampur, Katihar

Laucha is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Shah Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laucha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laucha is 224845. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.21 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Laucha

According to the 2011 Census, Laucha village had a total population of 192 people, including 89 males and 103 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.37%, with male literacy at 57.53% and female literacy at 37.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Laucha

Laucha 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 Laucha

Laucha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sanjay Gram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Laucha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Laucha is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laucha

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

Health Facilities in Laucha

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

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