Sumha - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Sumha is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Bisunpurwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumha is 177247. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.89 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sumha 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 Dumariyaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sumha

According to the 2011 Census, Sumha village had a total population of 614 people, including 316 males and 298 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.07%, with male literacy at 85.61% and female literacy at 57.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumha

Sumha 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 Sumha

Sumha 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 Ahirauli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sumha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sumha is about 39 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 Sumha

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

Health Facilities in Sumha

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

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