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

According to the 2011 Census, Laufa village had a total population of 5,886 people, including 3,097 males and 2,789 females, living in 1,375 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.47%, with male literacy at 68.48% and female literacy at 49.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 923.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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