Lauwa Kalan - Baniapur, Saran

Lauwa Kalan is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Lauwa Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lauwa Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lauwa Kalan is 233121. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 841403 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Lauwa Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lauwa Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Lauwa Kalan village had a total population of 6,577 people, including 3,158 males and 3,419 females, living in 999 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.58%, with male literacy at 73.55% and female literacy at 43.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 643, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Lauwa Kalan

Lauwa Kalan 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 Lauwa Kalan

Public transport in the Lauwa Kalan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Daudpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Lauwa Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Lauwa Kalan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lauwa Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Lauwa Kalan

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

FAQs about Lauwa Kalan