Larua - Morwa, Samastipur

Larua is a village situated in the Morwa subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morwa and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Larua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Larua is 236735. The village covers a total geographical area of 695 hectares and falls under the 848505 pincode. Samsatipur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Larua

As per Census 2011, Larua village has a total population of 5,511 people, consisting of 2,897 males and 2,614 females. The village has 1,169 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 982 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,009 literate and 2,502 illiterate residents. Additionally, 883 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5112,8972,614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)982491491
Scheduled Castes (SC)883467416
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population3,0091,7961,213
Illiterate Population2,5021,1011,401

Nearby Villages of Larua

Larua 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)
DadanpurSouth-East1.38 km
BanbiraSouth1.99 km
Sonarthi Urf Mustafapur Sonar.West2.08 km
MahmudpurSouth2.30 km
Gunai BastiNorth2.44 km
PachbhindaSouth-East2.47 km
Murtazapur MakundSouth-West2.55 km
Maura KhurdNorth2.94 km
HalaiSouth2.95 km
MahpuraSouth-West2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Larua

Larua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahpur Patoree, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samsatipur to Larua is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Larua is about 27 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 Larua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Larua

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

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

FAQs about Larua

Where is Larua located?

Larua village is located in Morwa Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Larua?

Larua is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Larua?

The pincode of Larua is 848505.

What is the population of Larua?

Larua has a total population of 5,511, including 2,897 males and 2,614 females.

How many households are there in Larua?

There are 1,169 households in Larua.

What is the literacy rate in Larua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Larua is 54.60%. Male literacy is 62.00% and female literacy is 46.40%.