Samsherpur - Murtijapur, Akola

Samsherpur is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Samsherpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samsherpur is 530208. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 444102 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Samsherpur

As per Census 2011, Samsherpur village has a total population of 708 people, consisting of 368 males and 340 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 538 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 399 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samsherpur

Samsherpur 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 Samsherpur

Samsherpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katepurna, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Samsherpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Samsherpur is about 37 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 Samsherpur

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

Health Facilities in Samsherpur

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

FAQs about Samsherpur