Larugawan - Benipatti, Madhubani

Larugawan is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Bishanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Larugawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Larugawan is 220280. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.04 hectares and falls under the 847229 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Larugawan

As per Census 2011, Larugawan village has a total population of 1,322 people, consisting of 712 males and 610 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 809 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,322712610
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235117118
Scheduled Castes (SC)19810890
Literate Population513325188
Illiterate Population809387422

Nearby Villages of Larugawan

Larugawan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhagwatipurSouth-East0.93 km
AgaiSouth1.52 km
ChholkaraEast1.67 km
MakeaNorth-East1.72 km
AgaropattiNorth-East2.17 km
ShahpurEast2.21 km
BishunpurNorth-East2.86 km
ShivnagarEast3.00 km
MadhopurNorth-East4.43 km
BarriNorth4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Larugawan

Larugawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jogiara, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Larugawan is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Larugawan is about 40 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 Larugawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Larugawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Larugawan

Where is Larugawan located?

Larugawan village is located in Benipatti Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Larugawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Larugawan is Bishanpur.

What is the pincode of Larugawan?

The pincode of Larugawan is 847229.

What is the population of Larugawan?

Larugawan has a total population of 1,322, including 712 males and 610 females.

How many households are there in Larugawan?

There are 275 households in Larugawan.

What is the literacy rate in Larugawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Larugawan is 38.80%. Male literacy is 45.65% and female literacy is 30.82%.