Laun - Sirdala, Nawada

Laun is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Laund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laun is 258272. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 805114 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Laun

According to the 2011 Census, Laun village had a total population of 4,268 people, including 2,187 males and 2,081 females, living in 649 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.61%, with male literacy at 84.56% and female literacy at 59.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 830, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Laun

Laun 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 Laun

Laun is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Laun is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Laun is about 31 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 Laun

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

Health Facilities in Laun

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

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