Laukar - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Laukar is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chowhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laukar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laukar is 216492. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.7 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Laukar

As per Census 2011, Laukar village has a total population of 1,225 people, consisting of 646 males and 579 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 827 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 534 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Laukar

Laukar 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 Laukar

Laukar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Laukar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Laukar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laukar

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

Health Facilities in Laukar

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

FAQs about Laukar