Samaspur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Samaspur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 60.7 km from Chinsura. Somaspur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samaspur is 324627. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.34 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Samaspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Samaspur village had a total population of 4,113 people, including 2,020 males and 2,093 females, living in 1,030 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 83.43% and female literacy at 69.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,709, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Samaspur

Samaspur 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 Samaspur

Public transport in the Samaspur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Samaspur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Samaspur is about 60.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samaspur

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

Health Facilities in Samaspur

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

FAQs about Samaspur