Lawa

Lawa is a village located in Nimdih subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Nimdih (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Seraikela-kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Gunda is the gram panchayat of Lawa village.

Here you can discover what makes Lawa unique in its vibrant Nimdih-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Lawa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lawa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lawa is 379041. The village spans a total geographical area of 672 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832403. Jamsedhpur is nearest town to Lawa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Lawa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ichagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lawa

Population of Lawa

According to the 2011 Census, Lawa has a total population of about 1,024, with approximately 542 males and 482 females. The sex ratio is around 889 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 28 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 100. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.77%, with male literacy at about 74.35% and female literacy near 51.87%. There are around 224 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lawa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lawa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lawa. As per the 2011 stats, Lawa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lawa

Knowing the nearby villages of Lawa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lawa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawa