Samulia - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Samulia is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Samuliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samulia is 133051. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.72 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Samulia

As per Census 2011, Samulia village has a total population of 922 people, consisting of 488 males and 434 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 486 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population922488434
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316368
Scheduled Castes (SC)211108103
Literate Population436267169
Illiterate Population486221265

Nearby Villages of Samulia

Samulia 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)
KunwarpurSouth-West0.87 km
JankapurSouth-East1.23 km
Jathiapur BuzurgNorth-West1.24 km
Bhatpura ChanduSouth1.36 km
KaimaharaNorth1.36 km
VeerampurWest1.63 km
NawalpurSouth2.01 km
Ghanshyampur BuzurgNorth2.14 km
Jathiapur KhurdNorth-West2.17 km
BaragaonSouth-West2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samulia

Samulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Samulia is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Samulia is about 27 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 Samulia

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

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

Health Facilities in Samulia

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

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

FAQs about Samulia

Where is Samulia located?

Samulia village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samulia?

The Gram Panchayat of Samulia is Samuliya.

What is the pincode of Samulia?

The pincode of Samulia is 242401.

What is the population of Samulia?

Samulia has a total population of 922, including 488 males and 434 females.

How many households are there in Samulia?

There are 177 households in Samulia.

What is the literacy rate in Samulia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samulia is 47.29%. Male literacy is 54.71% and female literacy is 38.94%.