Samothi - Patiyali, Kasganj

Samothi is a village situated in the Patiyali tehsil of Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Patiyali and around 43 km from Kanshiram Nagar. Samothi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samothi is 215929. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.72 hectares and falls under the 207246 pincode. Kanshiram Nagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Samothi

As per Census 2011, Samothi village has a total population of 2,809 people, consisting of 1,500 males and 1,309 females. The village has 485 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 495 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,462 literate and 1,347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 802 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8091,5001,309
Child Population (0–6 yrs)495269226
Scheduled Castes (SC)802419383
Literate Population1,462955507
Illiterate Population1,347545802

Nearby Villages of Samothi

Samothi 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)
PiyariNorth-West1.06 km
KamalpurSouth1.31 km
Balharpur Taluka SamothiWest1.81 km
Rahta Yusuf NagarNorth1.97 km
ShekhpuraEast1.97 km
NathpurSouth-West2.00 km
BilautiNorth-West2.12 km
NauriEast2.15 km
Ajit NagarSouth2.79 km
KhiriaSouth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samothi

Samothi 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 Patiali, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanshiram Nagar to Samothi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanshiram Nagar to Samothi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samothi

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

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

Health Facilities in Samothi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Samothi

Where is Samothi located?

Samothi village is located in Patiyali Tehsil, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samothi?

Samothi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samothi?

The pincode of Samothi is 207246.

What is the population of Samothi?

Samothi has a total population of 2,809, including 1,500 males and 1,309 females.

How many households are there in Samothi?

There are 485 households in Samothi.

What is the literacy rate in Samothi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samothi is 52.05%. Male literacy is 63.67% and female literacy is 38.73%.