Lauh - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Lauh is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Lauh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lauh is 201248. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.49 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lauh

As per Census 2011, Lauh village has a total population of 4,221 people, consisting of 2,204 males and 2,017 females. The village has 591 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 568 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,688 literate and 1,533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 649 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2212,2042,017
Child Population (0–6 yrs)568307261
Scheduled Castes (SC)649347302
Literate Population2,6881,6301,058
Illiterate Population1,533574959

Nearby Villages of Lauh

Lauh 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)
Pura MadhuNorth-West0.99 km
SamaspurWest1.78 km
KodahonSouth-East1.78 km
RamchaukiNorth2.00 km
BhikhapurSouth-West2.15 km
GoraiyadihNorth-East2.21 km
HansrajpurNorth-West2.55 km
Purau PurSouth2.61 km
Pura HarasuNorth-East2.64 km
KamalpurEast2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lauh

Lauh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Lauh is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Lauh is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lauh

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

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

Health Facilities in Lauh

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

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

FAQs about Lauh

Where is Lauh located?

Lauh village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lauh?

Lauh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lauh?

The pincode of Lauh is 222202.

What is the population of Lauh?

Lauh has a total population of 4,221, including 2,204 males and 2,017 females.

How many households are there in Lauh?

There are 591 households in Lauh.

What is the literacy rate in Lauh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lauh is 63.68%. Male literacy is 73.96% and female literacy is 52.45%.