Laua - Ishupur, Saran

Laua is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Lauwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laua is 233045. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 841421 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Laua

According to the 2011 Census, Laua village had a total population of 2,609 people, including 1,348 males and 1,261 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.08%, with male literacy at 71.58% and female literacy at 45.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Laua

Laua 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 Laua

Laua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunrajpur Dhama, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Laua is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Laua is about 33 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 Laua

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

Health Facilities in Laua

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

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