Samokhan - Nanpara, Bahraich

Samokhan is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Samokhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samokhan is 171558. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.74 hectares and falls under the 271882 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Samokhan 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 Matera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bahraich Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samokhan

According to the 2011 Census, Samokhan village had a total population of 3,545 people, including 1,828 males and 1,717 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.48%, with male literacy at 63.14% and female literacy at 38.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 587.

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

Nearby Villages of Samokhan

Samokhan 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 Samokhan

Samokhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matera, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Samokhan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Samokhan is about 33 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 Samokhan

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

Health Facilities in Samokhan

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

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