Laukahwa Village - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Laukahwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Laukahwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laukahwa is 173768. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.72 hectares and falls under the 271208 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Laukahwa

As per Census 2011, Laukahwa village has a total population of 1,538 people, consisting of 797 males and 741 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 722 literate and 816 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,538 797 741
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 320 153 167
Scheduled Castes (SC) 214 115 99
Literate Population 722 490 232
Illiterate Population 816 307 509

Nearby Villages of Laukahwa

Laukahwa 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)
BemihaWest1.51 km
SakaldaaNorth1.56 km
ChapiaEast1.62 km
AdamtaraSouth2.05 km
MadarahiaSouth-East2.54 km
Ganwaria BagulahaNorth-West2.60 km
Narayanpur JurwaniyaNorth-East2.63 km
AchkawapurNorth-East2.70 km
Sakri KuiyaanEast2.82 km
NaubastaSouth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laukahwa

Laukahwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
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 Pachpedawa to Laukahwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Laukahwa is about 65 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 Laukahwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Laukahwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Laukahwa

Where is Laukahwa located?

Laukahwa village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laukahwa?

Laukahwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Laukahwa?

The pincode of Laukahwa is 271208.

What is the population of Laukahwa?

Laukahwa has a total population of 1,538, including 797 males and 741 females.

How many households are there in Laukahwa?

There are 241 households in Laukahwa.

What is the literacy rate in Laukahwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laukahwa is 46.94%. Male literacy is 61.48% and female literacy is 31.31%.