Laulara - Puncha, Purulia

Laulara is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Puncha and around 2.6 km from Purulia. Puncha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laulara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laulara is 331044. The village covers a total geographical area of 904.89 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Laulara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Laulara

According to the 2011 Census, Laulara village had a total population of 2,743 people, including 1,378 males and 1,365 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.22%, with male literacy at 76.21% and female literacy at 52.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 645, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 972.

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

Nearby Villages of Laulara

Laulara 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 Laulara

Laulara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Laulara is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Laulara is about 2.6 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laulara

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

Health Facilities in Laulara

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

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