Samokhar - Manjhanpur, Kaushambi
Samokhar is a village situated in the Manjhanpur tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. Jugrajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samokhar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Samokhar is 160444. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.19 hectares and falls under the 212214 pincode. Manjhanpur is the nearest town.
Samokhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaushambi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Samokhar
Samokhar 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Aingawa Uparhar | South | 1.45 km |
| Jugrajpur | North | 1.58 km |
| Chhekawa Uparhar | South-East | 1.62 km |
| Beroucha Uparhar | North-West | 1.71 km |
| Dhana Uparhar | South-West | 1.81 km |
| Kalani | North-West | 2.00 km |
| Beroucha Kachhar | West | 2.18 km |
| Mahila Uparhar | South-West | 2.93 km |
| Gurouli Kachhar | North-West | 3.05 km |
| Gurouli Uparhar | North-West | 3.08 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Samokhar
Samokhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bargarh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Samokhar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Samokhar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Samokhar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Samokhar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Samokhar
Where is Samokhar located?
Samokhar village is located in Manjhanpur Tehsil, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Samokhar?
The Gram Panchayat of Samokhar is Jugrajpur.
What is the pincode of Samokhar?
The pincode of Samokhar is 212214.