Lausar - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Lausar is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Khanakul and around 82.4 km from Chinsura. Arunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lausar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lausar is 325857. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.09 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Taraeswar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Lausar

According to the 2011 Census, Lausar village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 562 males and 494 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.55%, with male literacy at 68.90% and female literacy at 57.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 847.

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

Nearby Villages of Lausar

Lausar 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 Lausar

Lausar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taraeswar to Lausar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Lausar is about 82.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lausar

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

Health Facilities in Lausar

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

FAQs about Lausar