Samaspur - Lalganj, Pratapgarh

Samaspur is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Darra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samaspur is 157698. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.04 hectares and falls under the 230139 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Samaspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampur khas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Samaspur village had a total population of 303 people, including 130 males and 173 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,331 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.15%, with male literacy at 73.04% and female literacy at 50.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population303130173
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321517
Scheduled Castes (SC)1445688
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1638479
Illiterate Population1404694

Nearby Villages of Samaspur

Samaspur 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)
ChahinWest1.16 km
SalhapurNorth1.50 km
AmishankerpurNorth-East1.73 km
PathariyaSouth-West2.03 km
DelhupurSouth2.07 km
DarraSouth-East2.13 km
LakhapurNorth-West2.52 km
RajmatipurNorth-East2.76 km
SohagpurSouth3.00 km
UchhapurSouth-West3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samaspur

Samaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talakhajuri, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Samaspur is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Samaspur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samaspur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Samaspur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Samaspur

Where is Samaspur located?

Samaspur village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Samaspur?

The Gram Panchayat of Samaspur is Darra.

What is the pincode of Samaspur?

The pincode of Samaspur is 230139.

What is the population of Samaspur?

Samaspur had a total population of 303, including 130 males and 173 females.

How many households are there in Samaspur?

Samaspur had 74 households.

What is the literacy rate in Samaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samaspur was 60.15%. Male literacy was 73.04% and female literacy was 50.64%.