Lahuar - Rajgir, Nalanda

Lahuar is a village situated in the Rajgir subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgir and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Nai Pokhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lahuar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahuar is 245032. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 803116 pincode. Rajgir is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Lahuar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgir Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nalanda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lahuar

According to the 2011 Census, Lahuar village had a total population of 2,699 people, including 1,431 males and 1,268 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.57%, with male literacy at 75.02% and female literacy at 56.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 674.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahuar

Lahuar 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 Lahuar

Lahuar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sardar Patel Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgir to Lahuar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Lahuar is about 30 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 Lahuar

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

Health Facilities in Lahuar

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

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