Indian Village Directory

Lerua Village

Lerua is an inhabited village in Maharajganj Block of Siwan district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231851, the Census 2011 record lists 3,604 people in 595 households and the reported area is 234.29 hectares. The local references include Blaua Gram Panchayat, Maharajganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Maharajganj at about 13 km.

In short:

Lerua is a village in Maharajganj Block, Siwan district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 231851 and 3,604 people in 595 households.

Village Code231851
Population3,604
Households595
Area234.29 hectares
Nearest TownMaharajganj

Detailed village profile

Lerua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,604 people, 234.29 hectares of reported area and Maharajganj as the nearest town reference for Lerua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Siwan
Block Maharajganj
CD Block Maharajganj
Gram Panchayat Blaua
  • Lerua falls under Maharajganj Block in Siwan district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 231851.
  • The record lists 3,604 people living in 595 households.
  • The reported village area is 234.29 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Maharajganj.
  • 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
Lerua
Census Village Code
231851
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Siwan
District Census Code
218
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Maharajganj
Sub-district Census Code
01236
CD Block
Maharajganj
Gram Panchayat
Blaua
Households
595
Population
3,604
Male Population
1,827
Female Population
1,777
Sex Ratio
972.63
Area
234.29 hectares
Area
2.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Maharajganj
Nearest Town Distance
13 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 1,538.26 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.06 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.2% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.44% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 88.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Lerua in the official administrative record. Census village code 231851, Blaua Gram Panchayat and Maharajganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
218
Sub-district Census Code
01236
Village Census Code
231851
CD Block Code
0224
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Maharajganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Blaua

Location and Distance

Maharajganj is the nearest town listed for Lerua, about 13 km away. Siwan is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Maharajganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Siwan
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Maharajganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Maharajganj
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Maharajganj
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
234.29 hectares
Area
2.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,604 people in 595 households, with 1,827 male residents and 1,777 female residents. The average household size is 6.06, and SC share is 19.2% and ST share is 2.44% for Lerua. Population density works out to about 1,538.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
595
Total Population
3,604
Male Population
1,827
Female Population
1,777
Sex Ratio
972.63
Average Household Size
6.06
SC Population
692
SC Male Population
343
SC Female Population
349
SC Population Share
19.2
ST Population
88
ST Male Population
39
ST Female Population
49
ST Population Share
2.44
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Lerua list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Lerua. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lerua 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 Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
200 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Lerua 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Lerua is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Lerua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 225 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares (88.9% 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
5.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.29 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
225.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
200.0

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
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 Lerua

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
13
Banks in Matched Records
7
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 11 85%
CRM 2 15%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 31%
Canara Bank 2 15%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 15%
Punjab National Bank 2 15%
Bank of Baroda 1 7.7%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Naya Bazar, Maharajganj Beside Uma Shankar Pd High Sc, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
State Bank of India ATM 841226 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Maharajganj Near Hdfc Branch, Siwan, Bihar, 841226
Canara Bank ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Rajendra Chowk Oversear More Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Devendrakumarabhay, Abhaymarket, Abhaymarket, Maharajganj, Siwan841238, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Rajendra Chowk, Idbi Bank Ltd, at-Sihauta Bazar, Near Honda Agency, Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Punjab National Bank ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Maharajganj Sihaula Bazar, Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Canara Bank ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) 0 Oversear More, Rajendra Chowk, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Siwan District, Bihar-841238 Dayanand Market Complex, Purani Bazar, Siwan, Bihar, 841238

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 Lerua village located?

Lerua is in Maharajganj Block of Siwan district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Lerua village in?

Lerua village is in Siwan district.

Which state is Lerua village in?

Lerua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Lerua under?

Lerua comes under Maharajganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Lerua?

The Census village code of Lerua is 231851.

Which Gram Panchayat is Lerua under?

Lerua is listed under Blaua Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Maharajganj.

What is the population of Lerua village?

The village record lists 3,604 people and 595 households for Lerua.

How many households are in Lerua village?

The village record lists 595 households for Lerua.

What is the male and female population of Lerua?

The record lists 1,827 male residents and 1,777 female residents for Lerua.

What is the sex ratio of Lerua village?

The sex ratio of Lerua is 972.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Lerua village?

The reported geographical area of Lerua is 234.29 hectares.

What is the population density of Lerua village?

The approximate population density of Lerua is 1,538.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Lerua?

The nearest town listed for Lerua is Maharajganj, about 13 km away.

How far is Lerua from the district headquarters?

Lerua is about 32 km from Siwan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Lerua from the sub-district headquarters?

Lerua is about 10 km from Maharajganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Lerua?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Lerua.

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

For Lerua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 225 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares.

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

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Lerua. These records include 7 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.