Lachhnauta - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Lachhnauta is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhobni-dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachhnauta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachhnauta is 216815. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.98 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lachhnauta

As per Census 2011, Lachhnauta village has a total population of 1,339 people, consisting of 731 males and 608 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 831 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 609 literate and 730 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,339731608
Child Population (0–6 yrs)223120103
Scheduled Castes (SC)392316
Literate Population609397212
Illiterate Population730334396

Nearby Villages of Lachhnauta

Lachhnauta 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)
Barwa KalanNorth-West1.38 km
DhamauraSouth-West1.41 km
Baudh TolaSouth-East1.77 km
SathiNorth-East1.95 km
SatwariaEast2.20 km
DharampurNorth2.61 km
BindrabanSouth-West2.63 km
BhatauraNorth-East2.64 km
MusahriNorth-West2.76 km
Birit GonahiNorth-West2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lachhnauta

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lachhnauta. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Lachhnauta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Lachhnauta is about 36 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 Lachhnauta

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

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

Health Facilities in Lachhnauta

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

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

FAQs about Lachhnauta

Where is Lachhnauta located?

Lachhnauta village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lachhnauta?

The Gram Panchayat of Lachhnauta is Dhobni-dharampur.

What is the pincode of Lachhnauta?

The pincode of Lachhnauta is 845453.

What is the population of Lachhnauta?

Lachhnauta has a total population of 1,339, including 731 males and 608 females.

How many households are there in Lachhnauta?

There are 229 households in Lachhnauta.

What is the literacy rate in Lachhnauta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lachhnauta is 45.48%. Male literacy is 54.31% and female literacy is 34.87%.