Laukaria - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Laukaria is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sugauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laukaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laukaria is 216674. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.9 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Laukaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Laukaria

According to the 2011 Census, Laukaria village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 707 males and 641 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.84%, with male literacy at 55.10% and female literacy at 37.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Laukaria

Laukaria 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 Laukaria

Public transport in the Laukaria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narkatiaganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Laukaria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Laukaria is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laukaria

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

Health Facilities in Laukaria

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

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