Laghola - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Laghola is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Badhela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laghola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laghola is 133336. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.61 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Laghola

As per Census 2011, Laghola village has a total population of 773 people, consisting of 403 males and 370 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 380 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 435 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Laghola

Laghola 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 Laghola

Public transport in the Laghola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bartara, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Laghola is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laghola

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

Health Facilities in Laghola

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

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