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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Samuda village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 544 males and 501 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.53%, with male literacy at 86.47% and female literacy at 63.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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