Laha - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Laha is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Laha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laha is 132376. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.32 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Laha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Puranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Laha

According to the 2011 Census, Laha village had a total population of 2,602 people, including 1,404 males and 1,198 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.72%, with male literacy at 58.77% and female literacy at 34.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Laha

Laha 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Laha

Public transport in the Laha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dudhia Khurd, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Laha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Laha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laha

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

Health Facilities in Laha

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

FAQs about Laha