Laufa - Lakhnaur, Madhubani

Laufa is a village situated in the Lakhnaur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnaur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Laufa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laufa is 220832. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.4 hectares and falls under the 847403 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Laufa

As per Census 2011, Laufa village has a total population of 5,886 people, consisting of 3,097 males and 2,789 females. The village has 1,375 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,062 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,869 literate and 3,017 illiterate residents. Additionally, 923 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,8863,0972,789
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,062556506
Scheduled Castes (SC)923477446
Literate Population2,8691,7401,129
Illiterate Population3,0171,3571,660

Nearby Villages of Laufa

Laufa 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)
BelaunchaNorth-East2.65 km
PureNorth-East2.68 km
MadhepurEast3.13 km
Az Rakbe SiwaisinghpurNorth3.73 km
SiwaisinghpurNorth3.88 km
MaibiNorth-East4.72 km
KhajuraSouth-East4.75 km
ManmohanNorth-East4.94 km
DipNorth-West5.14 km
ChandradipSouth-East5.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laufa

Laufa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Laufa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Laufa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laufa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Laufa

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

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

FAQs about Laufa

Where is Laufa located?

Laufa village is located in Lakhnaur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laufa?

Laufa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Laufa?

The pincode of Laufa is 847403.

What is the population of Laufa?

Laufa has a total population of 5,886, including 3,097 males and 2,789 females.

How many households are there in Laufa?

There are 1,375 households in Laufa.

What is the literacy rate in Laufa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laufa is 48.74%. Male literacy is 56.18% and female literacy is 40.48%.