Laheji, Bihar


Laheji or Lahejee is a gram panchayat located in the Hasanpura Block of Siwan district in the Indian state of Bihar, India.

Geography

Laheji covers a total area of approximately 5.6 sq. kilometres. Agriculture is the primary occupation due to rich alluvial soil.

Administration

Laheji functions under the panchayati raj system. The village is governed by a gram panchayat and administrated by an elected Mukhiya.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Laheji has a total population of 7,771 living in 1172 households. There are 3,686 males and 4,085 females, resulting in a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males.

Age distribution

Children aged 0–6 years number 1337 including 678 girls, accounting for 17.20% of the population. The child sex ratio is 954.

Literacy

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Laheji is 52.9%. The male literacy rate is 77.1%, while the female literacy rate is 22.9%.

Notable people