Laskarpur - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Laskarpur is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Jagatballavpur and around 21.3 km from Howrah. Laskarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laskarpur is 332755. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.73 hectares and falls under the 711414 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Laskarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Laskarpur village had a total population of 8,489 people, including 4,334 males and 4,155 females, living in 1,852 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.52%, with male literacy at 81.69% and female literacy at 73.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,207.

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

Nearby Villages of Laskarpur

Laskarpur 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 Laskarpur

Laskarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Laskarpur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Laskarpur is about 21.3 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 Laskarpur

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

Health Facilities in Laskarpur

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

FAQs about Laskarpur