Laksena - Phulparas, Madhubani

Laksena is a village situated in the Phulparas subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulparas and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dharmdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laksena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laksena is 220130. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.4 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Laksena

As per Census 2011, Laksena village has a total population of 1,656 people, consisting of 861 males and 795 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 818 literate and 838 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,656861795
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246130116
Scheduled Castes (SC)22312697
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population818540278
Illiterate Population838321517

Nearby Villages of Laksena

Laksena 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)
DharamdihaEast1.62 km
MahindwarSouth1.79 km
BachhauniSouth-East1.91 km
JalsainNorth-West2.14 km
BaikaSouth-East2.37 km
MainiNorth2.51 km
SainiNorth-East2.58 km
Az Rakbe MainiNorth2.67 km
JamailaNorth3.08 km
ToufirNorth-East3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laksena

Public transport in the Laksena is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Ghoghardiha to Laksena is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Laksena is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laksena

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Laksena

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Laksena

Where is Laksena located?

Laksena village is located in Phulparas Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laksena?

The Gram Panchayat of Laksena is Dharmdiha.

What is the pincode of Laksena?

The pincode of Laksena is 847402.

What is the population of Laksena?

Laksena has a total population of 1,656, including 861 males and 795 females.

How many households are there in Laksena?

There are 292 households in Laksena.

What is the literacy rate in Laksena?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laksena is 49.40%. Male literacy is 62.72% and female literacy is 34.97%.