Indian Village Directory

Laru Village

Laru is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257117, the Census 2011 record lists 4,051 people in 672 households and the reported area is 531 hectares. The local references include Lahu Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 10 km.

In short:

Laru is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257117 and 4,051 people in 672 households.

Village Code257117
Population4,051
Households672
Area531 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya

Detailed village profile

Laru at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,051 people, 531 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Laru, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat LAHU
  • Laru falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257117.
  • The record lists 4,051 people living in 672 households.
  • The reported village area is 531 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bodhgaya.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Laru
Census Village Code
257117
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01509
CD Block
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat
Lahu
Households
672
Population
4,051
Male Population
2,058
Female Population
1,993
Sex Ratio
968.42
Area
531 hectares
Area
5.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 762.9 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.03 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 31.87% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Laru in the official administrative record. Census village code 257117, Lahu Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257117
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Lahu

Location and Distance

Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Laru, about 10 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bodhgaya
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
531 hectares
Area
5.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,051 people in 672 households, with 2,058 male residents and 1,993 female residents. The average household size is 6.03, and SC share is 31.87% and ST share is 0% for Laru. Population density works out to about 762.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
672
Total Population
4,051
Male Population
2,058
Female Population
1,993
Sex Ratio
968.42
Average Household Size
6.03
SC Population
1,291
SC Male Population
690
SC Female Population
601
SC Population Share
31.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Laru list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Laru include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
202.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Laru include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Laru include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Laru is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Laru show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 93 hectares and irrigated land is 93 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
235.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
93.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
93.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
12.1 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
60.7 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Laru village located?

Laru is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Laru village in?

Laru village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Laru village in?

Laru village is in Bihar.

Which block is Laru under?

Laru comes under Mohanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Laru?

The Census village code of Laru is 257117.

Which Gram Panchayat is Laru under?

Laru is listed under LAHU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Laru village?

The village record lists 4,051 people and 672 households for Laru.

How many households are in Laru village?

The village record lists 672 households for Laru.

What is the male and female population of Laru?

The record lists 2,058 male residents and 1,993 female residents for Laru.

What is the sex ratio of Laru village?

The sex ratio of Laru is 968.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Laru village?

The reported geographical area of Laru is 531 hectares.

What is the population density of Laru village?

The approximate population density of Laru is 762.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Laru?

The nearest town listed for Laru is Bodhgaya, about 10 km away.

How far is Laru from the district headquarters?

Laru is about 40 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Laru from the sub-district headquarters?

Laru is about 15 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Laru?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Laru.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Laru?

For Laru, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 93 hectares and irrigated land is 93 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Laru.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.