Lakar - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Lakar is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Lakar-sisai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakar is 216756. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.67 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Lakar

As per Census 2011, Lakar village has a total population of 1,998 people, consisting of 1,035 males and 963 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 864 literate and 1,134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakar

Lakar 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 Lakar

Lakar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Lakar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Lakar is about 34 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 Lakar

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

Health Facilities in Lakar

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

FAQs about Lakar