Laucha - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Laucha is a village situated in the Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahadurganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Laucha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laucha is 222693. The village covers a total geographical area of 543 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Laucha

According to the 2011 Census, Laucha village had a total population of 3,702 people, including 1,773 males and 1,929 females, living in 750 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.44%, with male literacy at 60.84% and female literacy at 45.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tauheed, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Laucha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Laucha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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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