Laherwa - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Laherwa is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Chakiya Chak Murtuja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laherwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laherwa is 195017. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.23 hectares and falls under the 223224 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Laherwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Didarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Laherwa

As per Census 2011, Laherwa village has a total population of 208 people, consisting of 105 males and 103 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 98 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population208105103
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241113
Scheduled Castes (SC)206104102
Literate Population987127
Illiterate Population1103476

Nearby Villages of Laherwa

Laherwa 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)
KhadaraNorth-East0.64 km
Chakiya Chak MurtujaNorth-West0.89 km
HadawaSouth-East1.15 km
SamundrapurSouth1.38 km
BihataEast1.43 km
PalthiSouth-West1.48 km
YaripurNorth-East1.50 km
Chak DulhaWest1.54 km
Chak ChakiyaNorth-West1.57 km
Chak DulhinNorth-West1.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laherwa

Laherwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Didarganj Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Azamgarh to Laherwa is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Laherwa is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laherwa

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

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

Health Facilities in Laherwa

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

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

FAQs about Laherwa

Where is Laherwa located?

Laherwa village is located in Phulpur Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laherwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Laherwa is Chakiya Chak Murtuja.

What is the pincode of Laherwa?

The pincode of Laherwa is 223224.

What is the population of Laherwa?

Laherwa has a total population of 208, including 105 males and 103 females.

How many households are there in Laherwa?

There are 39 households in Laherwa.

What is the literacy rate in Laherwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laherwa is 47.12%. Male literacy is 67.62% and female literacy is 26.21%.