Samodha - Lalganj, Rae Bareli

Samodha is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Samodha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samodha is 144630. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.78 hectares and falls under the 229212 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Samodha

As per Census 2011, Samodha village has a total population of 1,604 people, consisting of 838 males and 766 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,171 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,604838766
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1698188
Scheduled Castes (SC)467243224
Literate Population1,171675496
Illiterate Population433163270

Nearby Villages of Samodha

Samodha 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)
GarehwaNorth1.02 km
HamirpurSouth-West1.21 km
Sarai MangaliNorth-East1.23 km
Lakhai KheraSouth1.69 km
Asai KheraNorth1.75 km
IbrahimpurSouth-East1.78 km
PitwakheraSouth1.82 km
MillipurNorth-East1.88 km
GobarahaNorth-West1.91 km
Jangal KhurdNorth-East2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samodha

Samodha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baiswara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Samodha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Samodha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samodha

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

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

Health Facilities in Samodha

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

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

FAQs about Samodha

Where is Samodha located?

Samodha village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samodha?

Samodha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samodha?

The pincode of Samodha is 229212.

What is the population of Samodha?

Samodha has a total population of 1,604, including 838 males and 766 females.

How many households are there in Samodha?

There are 282 households in Samodha.

What is the literacy rate in Samodha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samodha is 73.00%. Male literacy is 80.55% and female literacy is 64.75%.