Sumhadih - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Sumhadih is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Sumhadih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumhadih is 194747. The village covers a total geographical area of 574 hectares and falls under the 276288 pincode. Sahganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Sumhadih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sumhadih

According to the 2011 Census, Sumhadih village had a total population of 6,155 people, including 3,137 males and 3,018 females, living in 828 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.76%, with male literacy at 76.46% and female literacy at 56.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 929.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumhadih

Sumhadih 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 Sumhadih

Sumhadih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khanja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahganj to Sumhadih is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sumhadih is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumhadih

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

Health Facilities in Sumhadih

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

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