Samjia - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Samjia is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 31.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samjia is 310782. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.79 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Bajurghat is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Samjia

According to the 2011 Census, Samjia village had a total population of 1,861 people, including 983 males and 878 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.58%, with male literacy at 83.60% and female literacy at 72.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 661, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Samjia

Samjia 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 Samjia

Samjia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bajurghat to Samjia is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Samjia is about 31.8 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 Samjia

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

Health Facilities in Samjia

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

FAQs about Samjia