Samhuti - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Samhuti is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Sarupai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samhuti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samhuti is 229930. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Samhuti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Samhuti

According to the 2011 Census, Samhuti village had a total population of 1,304 people, including 643 males and 661 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.91%, with male literacy at 58.46% and female literacy at 37.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 589, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Samhuti

Samhuti is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Samhuti

Samhuti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nunkhar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Samhuti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Samhuti is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samhuti

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Samhuti village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Samhuti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Samhuti village are given below:

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