Where is Lauhar located?

Lauhar is a village in Barhara block of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

Which district is Lauhar in?

Lauhar is in Bhojpur district of Bihar.

Which gram panchayat does Lauhar belong to?

Lauhar comes under the Farna gram panchayat.

How is Lauhar written in the local script?

Lauhar is written लुहार.

What is the pincode of Lauhar?

The pincode of Lauhar, Barhara, Bhojpur is 802311.

What is the population of Lauhar?

As per the 2011 Census, Lauhar had a population of 2,503 (1,355 males and 1,148 females).

How many households are there in Lauhar?

Lauhar had 371 households at the 2011 Census.

What is the literacy rate of Lauhar?

The literacy rate of Lauhar was 78.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

What is the sex ratio of Lauhar?

Lauhar had 847 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lauhar in?

Lauhar is in the Arrah Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP for Lauhar?

Sudama Prasad (CPI (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation) won the Arrah Lok Sabha seat, which includes Lauhar, in 2024.

Which assembly constituency is Lauhar in?

Lauhar is in the Barhara assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

Who is the MLA for Lauhar?

Raghvendra Pratap Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Barhara assembly seat, which includes Lauhar, in 2025.

What is the LGD code of Lauhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lauhar is 246862 and its Census 2011 village code is 246862.

Which villages are near Lauhar?

Other villages in Barhara block include Achhai Chak, Agarpura, Akauna, Babhangawan, Babura.

★ Revenue village · Barhara block · Bhojpur ★

Lauhar

लुहार

LGD 246862

Barhara block

Pincode 802311

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Lauhar is a revenue village in Barhara block, Bhojpur district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,503 in 371 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

2,503 people. 371 homes.

Barhara block, Bhojpur district, Bihar.

2,503

Population

371

Households

78.6%

Literacy

847

Sex ratio

LGD 246862Source: Census 2011 + LGD

Lauhar today

Nearest mandi prices

Onion₹3,500Aarah APMC · 24 Oct 2026
Potato₹1,100Aarah APMC · 24 Oct 2026
Tomato₹2,000Piro APMC · 23 Oct 2026

₹/quintal (modal). Latest reports from markets in Bhojpur district. These are wholesale mandi prices, not the price in Lauhar.All markets →

Village snapshot

Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

Lauhar is a village in Barhara block, Bhojpur district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 2,503 people in 371 households, with a literacy rate of 78.6%. It is administered by the Farna gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 802311.

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LGD village code246862

Census 2011 code246862

Gram panchayatFarna · LGD 94783

Pincode802311

BlockBarhara · LGD 1423

DistrictBhojpur

StateBihar

Male / Female1,355 / 1,148 · Census 2011

Lok SabhaArrah · Sudama Prasad (CPI(ML)L)

AssemblyBarhara · Raghvendra Pratap Singh (BJP)

Gram panchayat

Lauhar is in the Farna (फरना) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Farna

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

How Lauhar compares

By population, Lauhar is #27 of 59 inhabited villages in Barhara block.

—	Lauhar	Barhara block	Bhojpur
Literacy rate	78.6%	69.1%	69.2%
Women per 1,000 men	847	878	910
People per household	6.7	6.8	6.6

Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.

Villages sharing PIN 802311

Sheo Diara (Ditto) · Barhara
Akauna · Barhara
Barahra · Barhara
Semaria Pararia · Barhara
Bakhorapur · Barhara
Bhakura · Arrah
Ram Shahar · Barhara
Pharna · Barhara
Matukpur · Barhara

All villages with PIN 802311 →

Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.

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Schemes worth checking

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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Helplines

Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112 Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
Women helpline181 Ministry of Women and Child Development
Child helpline1098 Ministry of Women and Child Development
Cyber crime helpline1930 Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551 Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

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News near Lauhar

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Government jobs near Lauhar

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Essential services & places near Lauhar

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Banks, ATMs & post offices402 in Bhojpur district

Babhangawan Branch Post Office
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Babura Branch Post Office
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Bakhorapur Branch Post Office
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Krishnagarh Branch Post Office
Post office
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Lauhar Farna Branch Post Office
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Matukpur Branch Post Office
Post office
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All banks, atms & post offices in Bhojpur district

Hospitals & clinics236 in Bhojpur district

Government Hospital, Bakhora Pur
Hospital
Bakhora Pur
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Colleges & universities1 in Bhojpur district

All colleges & universities in Bhojpur district

Temples14 in Bhojpur district

Bakhorapur Kali Mandir
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Bakhorapur Old Shiv Mandir
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Other places of worship4 in Bhojpur district

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Transport19 in Bhojpur district

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Agriculture services1 in Bhojpur district

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Community places5 in Bhojpur district

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Location & surroundings

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaArrah · Sudama Prasad (CPI(ML)L), elected 2024

AssemblyBarhara · Raghvendra Pratap Singh (BJP), MLA since 2025

Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Questions about Lauhar

Where is Lauhar located?: Lauhar is a village in Barhara block of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Lauhar in?: Lauhar is in Bhojpur district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Lauhar belong to?: Lauhar comes under the Farna gram panchayat.
How is Lauhar written in the local script?: Lauhar is written लुहार.
What is the pincode of Lauhar?: The pincode of Lauhar, Barhara, Bhojpur is 802311.
What is the population of Lauhar?: As per the 2011 Census, Lauhar had a population of 2,503 (1,355 males and 1,148 females).
How many households are there in Lauhar?: Lauhar had 371 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Lauhar?: The literacy rate of Lauhar was 78.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Lauhar?: Lauhar had 847 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lauhar in?: Lauhar is in the Arrah Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Lauhar?: Sudama Prasad (CPI (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation) won the Arrah Lok Sabha seat, which includes Lauhar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Lauhar in?: Lauhar is in the Barhara assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Lauhar?: Raghvendra Pratap Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Barhara assembly seat, which includes Lauhar, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Lauhar?: The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lauhar is 246862 and its Census 2011 village code is 246862.
Which villages are near Lauhar?: Other villages in Barhara block include Achhai Chak, Agarpura, Akauna, Babhangawan, Babura.

Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.

Mandi prices · Bhojpur

Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

Commodity	Market	Min	Max	Modal	Date
Onion	Aarah APMC	3,500	3,500	3,500	24 Oct 2026
Potato	Aarah APMC	1,100	1,100	1,100	24 Oct 2026
Onion · 1st Sort	Piro APMC	4,000	4,000	4,000	23 Oct 2026
Onion · Medium	Piro APMC	4,400	4,400	4,400	23 Oct 2026
Potato	Piro APMC	800	800	800	23 Oct 2026
Potato · Jyoti	Piro APMC	1,000	1,000	1,000	23 Oct 2026
Potato · Red Nanital	Piro APMC	1,400	1,400	1,400	23 Oct 2026
Tomato · Deshi	Piro APMC	2,000	2,000	2,000	23 Oct 2026