Samantha - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Samantha is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 0.3 km from Faizabad and around 31 km from Faizabad. Samantha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samantha is 166520. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.17 hectares and falls under the 224161 pincode. Faizabad is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Samantha

According to the 2011 Census, Samantha village had a total population of 2,426 people, including 1,234 males and 1,192 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.82%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 63.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 657.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizabad to Samantha is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Samantha is about 31 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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