Laheriasarai is a town[1] and serves as the administrative center for the Darbhanga district and division.

[6] The town "Laheriasarai'' is named after the Laheri community who are known for its long-standing tradition of Lahthi-making.

[1] Laheriasarai railway station is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Patna and almost other major cities.

[7][8] Frequent buses is available from the main roadways bus stand to all major cities.

[10] Air services is presently available for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmadabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune.