Samahuta - Jalalpur, Saran

Samahuta is a village situated in the Jalalpur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Samhota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samahuta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samahuta is 233531. The village covers a total geographical area of 894 hectares and falls under the 841213 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Samahuta

According to the 2011 Census, Samahuta village had a total population of 9,895 people, including 5,115 males and 4,780 females, living in 1,680 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.99%, with male literacy at 73.07% and female literacy at 52.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,045, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population9,8955,1154,780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,673870803
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0451,058987
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1738687
Literate Population5,1793,1022,077
Illiterate Population4,7162,0132,703

Nearby Villages of Samahuta

Samahuta 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)
RamnagarEast1.69 km
MusehriNorth-West2.06 km
ChaukharaNorth-East2.24 km
MajhwaliaSouth-East2.28 km
PokharbhindaSouth2.42 km
KopaWest2.75 km
PatilaNorth3.08 km
PirariEast3.22 km
MajlispurSouth-East3.22 km
ChainpurNorth3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samahuta

Samahuta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopa Samhota, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Samahuta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Samahuta is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samahuta

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

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

Health Facilities in Samahuta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Samahuta 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Samahuta

Where is Samahuta located?

Samahuta village is located in Jalalpur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Samahuta?

The Gram Panchayat of Samahuta is Samhota.

What is the pincode of Samahuta?

The pincode of Samahuta is 841213.

What is the population of Samahuta?

Samahuta had a total population of 9,895, including 5,115 males and 4,780 females.

How many households are there in Samahuta?

Samahuta had 1,680 households.

What is the literacy rate in Samahuta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samahuta was 62.99%. Male literacy was 73.07% and female literacy was 52.23%.