Laguni - Manjhi, Saran

Laguni is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Shitalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laguni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laguni is 233412. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 841201 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Laguni 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 Laguni

As per Census 2011, Laguni village has a total population of 2,603 people, consisting of 1,299 males and 1,304 females. The village has 441 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,537 literate and 1,066 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6031,2991,304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)437231206
Scheduled Castes (SC)1394
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19188103
Literate Population1,537874663
Illiterate Population1,066425641

Nearby Villages of Laguni

Laguni 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)
AriawaWest0.86 km
BabhanauliaSouth-East0.98 km
PharusahiNorth-East1.28 km
GhorahatSouth1.99 km
TajpurWest2.25 km
SitalpurNorth2.32 km
BarejaNorth-East2.39 km
Bhamalia Urf AntarpuraEast2.43 km
GarhwaNorth-West2.49 km
GobrahiNorth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laguni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Laguni. The nearest railway station is Daudpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Laguni is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Laguni is about 30 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 Laguni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Laguni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Laguni

Where is Laguni located?

Laguni village is located in Manjhi Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laguni?

The Gram Panchayat of Laguni is Shitalpur.

What is the pincode of Laguni?

The pincode of Laguni is 841201.

What is the population of Laguni?

Laguni has a total population of 2,603, including 1,299 males and 1,304 females.

How many households are there in Laguni?

There are 441 households in Laguni.

What is the literacy rate in Laguni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laguni is 59.05%. Male literacy is 67.28% and female literacy is 50.84%.