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

According to the 2011 Census, Somali village had a total population of 4,719 people, including 2,248 males and 2,471 females, living in 861 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.84%, with male literacy at 78.67% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,009.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Somali