Samachar - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Samachar is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 38.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Talowan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samachar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samachar is 316543. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.32 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Samachar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Samachar

According to the 2011 Census, Samachar village had a total population of 547 people, including 287 males and 260 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.11%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 74.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Samachar

Samachar 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 Samachar

Samachar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Samachar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Samachar is about 38.4 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 Samachar

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

Health Facilities in Samachar

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

FAQs about Samachar