Samogar - Katiya, Gopalganj

Samogar is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Karkataha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samogar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samogar is 229773. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Samogar

According to the 2011 Census, Samogar village had a total population of 1,391 people, including 613 males and 778 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,269 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.12%, with male literacy at 67.40% and female literacy at 51.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Samogar

Samogar 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 Samogar

Samogar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Samogar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Samogar is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samogar

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

Health Facilities in Samogar

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

FAQs about Samogar