Somali - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Somali is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 43 km from Hata and around 34 km from Kushinagar. Somali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somali is 188724. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.83 hectares and falls under the 274802 pincode. Kaptanganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Somali

As per Census 2011, Somali village has a total population of 4,719 people, consisting of 2,248 males and 2,471 females. The village has 861 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 644 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,683 literate and 2,036 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,009 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,7192,2482,471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)644340304
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,009462547
Literate Population2,6831,5011,182
Illiterate Population2,0367471,289

Nearby Villages of Somali

Somali 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)
PemaliNorth1.30 km
JamaliNorth1.96 km
AmdihaEast2.26 km
SukrauliNorth-East2.28 km
KundurSouth-West2.37 km
Mansoor GanjWest2.51 km
Barwa KhasNorth-East2.79 km
BankatiaWest2.80 km
MadhopurNorth2.83 km
Jamuni BarwaEast2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Somali

Somali 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 Bodarwar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaptanganj to Somali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Somali is about 34 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 Somali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Somali

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

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

FAQs about Somali

Where is Somali located?

Somali village is located in Kaptanganj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somali?

Somali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Somali?

The pincode of Somali is 274802.

What is the population of Somali?

Somali has a total population of 4,719, including 2,248 males and 2,471 females.

How many households are there in Somali?

There are 861 households in Somali.

What is the literacy rate in Somali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somali is 56.86%. Male literacy is 66.77% and female literacy is 47.83%.