Laskariya - Rajatalab, Varanasi

Laskariya is a village situated in the Rajatalab tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Varanasi and around 32 km from Varanasi. Dhanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laskariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laskariya is 209418. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.49 hectares and falls under the 221305 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Laskariya

As per Census 2011, Laskariya village has a total population of 466 people, consisting of 249 males and 217 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 262 literate and 204 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population466249217
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834439
Literate Population26216795
Illiterate Population20482122

Nearby Villages of Laskariya

Laskariya 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)
KelabelaSouth-East0.76 km
SursiNorth-East0.99 km
ArajilineWest1.29 km
Purani ChhawaniEast1.59 km
KushaSouth1.70 km
Araji Line SultanpurSouth-East1.75 km
UpadhyaypurNorth1.85 km
PaniyaraNorth-West2.08 km
SahansapurSouth-West2.09 km
Araji SultanpurSouth-East2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laskariya

Laskariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raja Talab, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Laskariya is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Laskariya is about 32 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 Laskariya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Laskariya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Laskariya

Where is Laskariya located?

Laskariya village is located in Rajatalab Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laskariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Laskariya is Dhanapur.

What is the pincode of Laskariya?

The pincode of Laskariya is 221305.

What is the population of Laskariya?

Laskariya has a total population of 466, including 249 males and 217 females.

How many households are there in Laskariya?

There are 61 households in Laskariya.

What is the literacy rate in Laskariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laskariya is 56.22%. Male literacy is 67.07% and female literacy is 43.78%.