Lara - Chalkusa, Hazaribagh
Lara is a village situated in the Chalkusa subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalkusa and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Sudan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lara is 368377. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 825109 pincode.
Lara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Lara
Lara 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Katghara | North | 1.02 km |
| Karnodih | South-East | 1.16 km |
| Khari | East | 1.39 km |
| Bhagnatand | South | 1.62 km |
| Sudan | West | 2.01 km |
| Bariaun | North | 2.55 km |
| Dhawaiyatand | South-West | 3.21 km |
| Amnari | South | 3.29 km |
| Khargo | East | 3.30 km |
| Dumariatanr | East | 3.32 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Lara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lara. The nearest railway station is Chaube, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Lara is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Lara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lara
Where is Lara located?
Lara village is located in Chalkusa Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lara?
The Gram Panchayat of Lara is Sudan.
What is the pincode of Lara?
The pincode of Lara is 825109.