Laua - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Laua is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Makarivari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laua is 213982. The village covers a total geographical area of 734.92 hectares and falls under the 231206 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Laua 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 Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Laua

According to the 2011 Census, Laua village had a total population of 329 people, including 180 males and 149 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 828 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.55%, with male literacy at 46.62% and female literacy at 26.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Laua

Laua 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 Laua

Laua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agori Khas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Laua is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Laua is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laua

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

Health Facilities in Laua

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

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