Laukaha - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Laukaha is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Kharkhora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laukaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laukaha is 184196. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 273157 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town.

Laukaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Laukaha

As per Census 2011, Laukaha village has a total population of 478 people, consisting of 253 males and 225 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population478253225
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683731
Scheduled Castes (SC)662937
Literate Population314180134
Illiterate Population1647391

Nearby Villages of Laukaha

Laukaha 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)
DeurawaNorth-West0.99 km
Khar KhoraEast1.18 km
BelawaNorth1.30 km
LaukahiSouth-East1.41 km
SahjanwaSouth1.55 km
Sarvadavan GarhSouth-West1.98 km
Baniya DihNorth-West2.00 km
Navadih KhurdSouth-East2.01 km
KharkhoriEast2.06 km
Rajpur BuzurgNorth-East2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laukaha

Laukaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bridgemanganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mahrajganj to Laukaha is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laukaha

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

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

Health Facilities in Laukaha

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

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

FAQs about Laukaha

Where is Laukaha located?

Laukaha village is located in Pharenda Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laukaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Laukaha is Kharkhora.

What is the pincode of Laukaha?

The pincode of Laukaha is 273157.

What is the population of Laukaha?

Laukaha has a total population of 478, including 253 males and 225 females.

How many households are there in Laukaha?

There are 84 households in Laukaha.

What is the literacy rate in Laukaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laukaha is 65.69%. Male literacy is 71.15% and female literacy is 59.56%.