Samokhpur - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Samokhpur is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Samokhpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samokhpur is 168341. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.2 hectares and falls under the 224122 pincode. Dostpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Samokhpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akbarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samokhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Samokhpur village had a total population of 1,931 people, including 984 males and 947 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.73%, with male literacy at 75.92% and female literacy at 57.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Samokhpur

Samokhpur 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 Samokhpur

Samokhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dostpur to Samokhpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Samokhpur is about 22 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 Samokhpur

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

Health Facilities in Samokhpur

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

FAQs about Samokhpur