Lahia - Nawadih, Bokaro

Lahia is a village situated in the Nawadih subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawadih and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahia is 362215. The village covers a total geographical area of 430 hectares and falls under the 829107 pincode. Bokaro Thermal is the nearest town.

Lahia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dumri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lahia

According to the 2011 Census, Lahia village had a total population of 3,004 people, including 1,554 males and 1,450 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.01%, with male literacy at 72.94% and female literacy at 48.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahia

Lahia 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 Lahia

Lahia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bermo, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Lahia is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahia

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

Health Facilities in Lahia

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

FAQs about Lahia