Samsara - Bihta, Patna

Samsara is a village situated in the Bihta subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihta and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Sadisopur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samsara is 245423. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 801103 pincode. Bihata is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Samsara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pataliputra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samsara

As per Census 2011, Samsara village has a total population of 1,919 people, consisting of 1,006 males and 913 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,318 literate and 601 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9191,006913
Child Population (0–6 yrs)275137138
Scheduled Castes (SC)336172164
Literate Population1,318754564
Illiterate Population601252349

Nearby Villages of Samsara

Samsara 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)
BasaurhaEast0.78 km
MadhopurWest0.99 km
BazidpurNorth-West1.10 km
SadisopurSouth-West1.18 km
BaghpurEast1.35 km
SirichandpurEast1.58 km
GonawanSouth1.91 km
BishunpuraNorth-West2.07 km
IbrahimpurSouth-West2.09 km
KaranpuraSouth-East2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samsara

Samsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patel Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bihata to Samsara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Samsara is about 40 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 Samsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samsara

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

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

FAQs about Samsara

Where is Samsara located?

Samsara village is located in Bihta Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Samsara is Sadisopur.

What is the pincode of Samsara?

The pincode of Samsara is 801103.

What is the population of Samsara?

Samsara has a total population of 1,919, including 1,006 males and 913 females.

How many households are there in Samsara?

There are 323 households in Samsara.

What is the literacy rate in Samsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samsara is 68.68%. Male literacy is 74.95% and female literacy is 61.77%.