Indian Village Directory

Lachaur Village

Lachaur is an inhabited village in Balrampur Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224739, the Census 2011 record lists 1,311 people in 249 households and the reported area is 179.06 hectares. The local references include Sharif Nagar Gram Panchayat, Balrampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dalkhola(w.b.) at about 5 km.

In short:

Lachaur is a village in Balrampur Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224739 and 1,311 people in 249 households.

Village Code224739
Population1,311
Households249
Area179.06 hectares
Nearest TownDalkhola(w.b.)

Detailed village profile

Lachaur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,311 people, 179.06 hectares of reported area and Dalkhola(w.b.) as the nearest town reference for Lachaur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Balrampur
CD Block Balrampur
Gram Panchayat SHARIF NAGAR
  • Lachaur falls under Balrampur Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224739.
  • The record lists 1,311 people living in 249 households.
  • The reported village area is 179.06 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dalkhola(w.b.).
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Lachaur
Census Village Code
224739
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balrampur
Sub-district Census Code
01146
CD Block
Balrampur
Gram Panchayat
Sharif Nagar
Households
249
Population
1,311
Male Population
652
Female Population
659
Sex Ratio
1,010.74
Area
179.06 hectares
Area
1.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Nearest Town Distance
5 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 732.16 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.27 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.71% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 41.19% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 44.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Lachaur in the official administrative record. Census village code 224739, Sharif Nagar Gram Panchayat and Balrampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01146
Village Census Code
224739
CD Block Code
0134
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Balrampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sharif Nagar

Location and Distance

Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town listed for Lachaur, about 5 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balrampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance outside State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
179.06 hectares
Area
1.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,311 people in 249 households, with 652 male residents and 659 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 6.71% and ST share is 41.19% for Lachaur. Population density works out to about 732.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
249
Total Population
1,311
Male Population
652
Female Population
659
Sex Ratio
1,010.74
Average Household Size
5.27
SC Population
88
SC Male Population
39
SC Female Population
49
SC Population Share
6.71
ST Population
540
ST Male Population
253
ST Female Population
287
ST Population Share
41.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Lachaur 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 Lachaur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Lachaur include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Lachaur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 142.03 hectares and irrigated land is 62.75 hectares (44.2% 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
24.36
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.25 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.42 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
142.03
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
79.28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
62.75
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
60.5 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Lachaur

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 854317 Katihar Balrampur Balrampur Bihar Balarampur, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854317

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lachaur village located?

Lachaur is in Balrampur Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Lachaur village in?

Lachaur village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Lachaur village in?

Lachaur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Lachaur under?

Lachaur comes under Balrampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Lachaur?

The Census village code of Lachaur is 224739.

Which Gram Panchayat is Lachaur under?

Lachaur is listed under SHARIF NAGAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Balrampur.

What is the population of Lachaur village?

The village record lists 1,311 people and 249 households for Lachaur.

How many households are in Lachaur village?

The village record lists 249 households for Lachaur.

What is the male and female population of Lachaur?

The record lists 652 male residents and 659 female residents for Lachaur.

What is the sex ratio of Lachaur village?

The sex ratio of Lachaur is 1,010.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Lachaur village?

The reported geographical area of Lachaur is 179.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Lachaur village?

The approximate population density of Lachaur is 732.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Lachaur?

The nearest town listed for Lachaur is Dalkhola(w.b.), about 5 km away.

How far is Lachaur from the district headquarters?

Lachaur is about 80 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Lachaur from the sub-district headquarters?

Lachaur is about 20 km from Balrampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Lachaur?

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

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

For Lachaur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 142.03 hectares and irrigated land is 62.75 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Lachaur?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Lachaur. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.