Samantha - Bhiti, Ambedkar Nagar

Samantha is a village situated in the Bhiti tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiti and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Thariya Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samantha is 168515. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.68 hectares and falls under the 224152 pincode. Gosaiganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Samantha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Samantha

According to the 2011 Census, Samantha village had a total population of 921 people, including 435 males and 486 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.30%, with male literacy at 81.69% and female literacy at 58.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Samantha

Samantha 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 Samantha

Samantha 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 Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gosaiganj to Samantha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Samantha is about 27 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 Samantha

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

Health Facilities in Samantha

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

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