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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Larua

According to the 2011 Census, Larua village had a total population of 5,511 people, including 2,897 males and 2,614 females, living in 1,169 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.44%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 883, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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