Indian Village Directory

Laua Village

Laua is an inhabited village in Taraiya Block of Saran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 232951, the Census 2011 record lists 3,079 people in 525 households and the reported area is 269 hectares. The local references include Pokhrera Gram Panchayat, Taraiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chapra at about 47 km.

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Quick answer: Laua is a village in Taraiya Block, Saran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 232951 and 3,079 people in 525 households.
Village Code232951
Population3,079
Households525
Area269 hectares
Nearest TownChapra

Key Village Facts

Village
Laua
Census Village Code
232951
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saran
District Census Code
219
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Taraiya
Sub-district Census Code
01250
CD Block
Taraiya
Gram Panchayat
Pokhrera
Households
525
Population
3,079
Male Population
1,569
Female Population
1,510
Sex Ratio
962.4
Area
269 hectares
Area
2.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Chapra
Nearest Town Distance
47 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Laua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,079 people, 269 hectares of reported area and Chapra as the nearest town reference for Laua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaran
BlockTaraiya
CD BlockTaraiya
Gram PanchayatPokhrera
  • Laua falls under Taraiya Block in Saran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 232951.
  • The record lists 3,079 people living in 525 households.
  • The reported village area is 269 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chapra.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,144.61 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share61.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Laua in the official administrative record. Census village code 232951, Pokhrera Gram Panchayat and Taraiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
219
Sub-district Census Code
01250
Village Census Code
232951
CD Block Code
0238
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Taraiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Pokhrera

Location and Distance

Chapra is the nearest town listed for Laua, about 47 km away. Chhapra is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Taraiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Chhapra
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chapra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
47 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chapra
Distance within State/UT
47 km
Nearest Town
Chapra
Distance from Nearest Town
47 km
Total Geographical Area
269 hectares
Area
2.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,079 people in 525 households, with 1,569 male residents and 1,510 female residents. The average household size is 5.86, and SC share is 14.97% and ST share is 0% for Laua. Population density works out to about 1,144.61 people per sq km.

Total Households
525
Total Population
3,079
Male Population
1,569
Female Population
1,510
Sex Ratio
962.4
Average Household Size
5.86
SC Population
461
SC Male Population
224
SC Female Population
237
SC Population Share
14.97
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Laua list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Laua 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Laua 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Laua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 212.46 hectares and irrigated land is 131.46 hectares (61.9% 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
26.59
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.33 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.62 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
212.46
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
131.46
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
131.46 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Laua

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

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 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 80%
Canara Bank 1 20%

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
Canara Bank ATM 841424 Saran Taraiya Madhopur At: Madhopur Usri Bazar Madhopur, Saran, Bihar, 841424
State Bank of India ATM 841224 Saran Taraiya Taraia Pachraur Bazar Beside Bandhan Bank Pachraur Bazar Beside Bandhan Bank, Saran, Bihar, 841224
State Bank of India ATM 841424 Saran Taraiya Taraia Near Sbi Main Road Taraiya Near Sbi Main Road Taraiya, Saran, Bihar, 841424
State Bank of India ATM 841424 Saran Taraiya Pokhrera At +po Pokhraira, Ps-Taraiya at +po Pokhraira, Ps-Taraiya, Saran, Bihar, 841424
State Bank of India ATM 841424 Saran Taraiya Taraia Near Bazar Taraiya Near Bazar Taraiya, Saran, Bihar, 841424

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 Laua village located?

Laua is in Taraiya Block of Saran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Laua village in?

Laua village is in Saran district.

Which state is Laua village in?

Laua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Laua under?

Laua comes under Taraiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Laua?

The Census village code of Laua is 232951.

Which Gram Panchayat is Laua under?

Laua is listed under Pokhrera Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taraiya.

What is the population of Laua village?

The village record lists 3,079 people and 525 households for Laua.

How many households are in Laua village?

The village record lists 525 households for Laua.

What is the male and female population of Laua?

The record lists 1,569 male residents and 1,510 female residents for Laua.

What is the sex ratio of Laua village?

The sex ratio of Laua is 962.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Laua village?

The reported geographical area of Laua is 269 hectares.

What is the population density of Laua village?

The approximate population density of Laua is 1,144.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Laua?

The nearest town listed for Laua is Chapra, about 47 km away.

How far is Laua from the district headquarters?

Laua is about 43 km from Chhapra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Laua from the sub-district headquarters?

Laua is about 5 km from Taraiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Laua?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Laua.

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

For Laua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 212.46 hectares and irrigated land is 131.46 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Laua. These records include 2 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.