Samesar - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Samesar is a village situated in the Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahadurganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Samesar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samesar is 222680. The village covers a total geographical area of 565 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Samesar

As per Census 2011, Samesar village has a total population of 4,911 people, consisting of 2,489 males and 2,422 females. The village has 1,082 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 943 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,580 literate and 2,331 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 379 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Samesar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9112,4892,422
Child Population (0–6 yrs)943495448
Scheduled Castes (SC)214111103
Scheduled Tribes (ST)379189190
Literate Population2,5801,5111,069
Illiterate Population2,3319781,353

Nearby Villages of Samesar

Samesar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GuabariEast0.93 km
Deotar BirniaSouth-West1.78 km
TulshiaNorth2.11 km
BirniaWest2.63 km
GargaonNorth-East2.75 km
Pipra GachhNorth-East2.89 km
Bangaon MilikSouth-East3.31 km
Sikmi BangaonSouth-East3.40 km
BangaonEast3.50 km
TulshiaNorth3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samesar

Samesar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panjipara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Samesar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Samesar is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samesar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samesar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Samesar

Where is Samesar located?

Samesar village is located in Bahadurganj Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samesar?

Samesar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samesar?

The pincode of Samesar is 855101.

What is the population of Samesar?

Samesar has a total population of 4,911, including 2,489 males and 2,422 females.

How many households are there in Samesar?

There are 1,082 households in Samesar.

What is the literacy rate in Samesar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samesar is 52.54%. Male literacy is 60.71% and female literacy is 44.14%.