Samuda - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Samuda is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Samuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samuda is 167443. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.94 hectares and falls under the 224181 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Samuda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samuda

As per Census 2011, Samuda village has a total population of 1,045 people, consisting of 544 males and 501 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,045544501
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1467175
Scheduled Castes (SC)280148132
Literate Population679409270
Illiterate Population366135231

Nearby Villages of Samuda

Samuda 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)
Shekhpur BhagwanpurSouth1.20 km
HisamudenpurEast1.26 km
GohilaWest1.49 km
Saidpur RasidpurSouth-East1.91 km
Hafijpur LagriSouth-East1.93 km
DilawalpurSouth-West2.06 km
IndaipurSouth2.14 km
KatokharNorth-West2.24 km
Museypur KalanNorth2.25 km
AchhteSouth-West2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samuda

Samuda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Samuda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Samuda is about 30 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 Samuda

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

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

Health Facilities in Samuda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Samuda

Where is Samuda located?

Samuda village is located in Allapur Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samuda?

Samuda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samuda?

The pincode of Samuda is 224181.

What is the population of Samuda?

Samuda has a total population of 1,045, including 544 males and 501 females.

How many households are there in Samuda?

There are 136 households in Samuda.

What is the literacy rate in Samuda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samuda is 64.98%. Male literacy is 75.18% and female literacy is 53.89%.