Samthari - Shahabad, Hardoi

Samthari is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pihani and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Samthari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samthari is 139485. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.25 hectares and falls under the 241405 pincode.

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

Population of Samthari

As per Census 2011, Samthari village has a total population of 989 people, consisting of 520 males and 469 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 362 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Samthari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population989520469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1829389
Scheduled Castes (SC)362207155
Literate Population486299187
Illiterate Population503221282

Nearby Villages of Samthari

Samthari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KankohriWest1.29 km
Rampur KoraNorth1.84 km
Peela MahuaSouth1.91 km
PothwaWest2.16 km
ChandeliEast2.32 km
FatteypurEast2.40 km
BeehatSouth-West2.64 km
DhakiaNorth-West2.79 km
UchaulSouth-East2.93 km
KaraundiWest2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samthari

Samthari 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 Behtagokul, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hardoi to Samthari is about 35 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 Samthari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Samthari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Samthari

Where is Samthari located?

Samthari village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samthari?

Samthari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samthari?

The pincode of Samthari is 241405.

What is the population of Samthari?

Samthari has a total population of 989, including 520 males and 469 females.

How many households are there in Samthari?

There are 174 households in Samthari.

What is the literacy rate in Samthari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samthari is 49.14%. Male literacy is 57.50% and female literacy is 39.87%.