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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Samaspur village has a total population of 4,113 people, consisting of 2,020 males and 2,093 females. The village has 1,030 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 409 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,836 literate and 1,277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,709 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 192 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1132,0202,093
Child Population (0–6 yrs)409204205
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,709832877
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19287105
Literate Population2,8361,5151,321
Illiterate Population1,277505772

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Purba KalikapurWest0.79 km
ChapabereEast0.86 km
Hiranya BatiSouth-East1.10 km
GotpurSouth-West1.21 km
HarpurNorth-West1.50 km
Jot KamalWest1.56 km
BrahmanparaEast1.57 km
DhaniakhaliNorth1.59 km
ShripatipurSouth1.82 km
JayrambatiSouth1.91 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Samaspur

Where is Samaspur located?

Samaspur village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samaspur?

The Gram Panchayat of Samaspur is Somaspur-i.

What is the pincode of Samaspur?

The pincode of Samaspur is 712302.

What is the population of Samaspur?

Samaspur has a total population of 4,113, including 2,020 males and 2,093 females.

How many households are there in Samaspur?

There are 1,030 households in Samaspur.

What is the literacy rate in Samaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samaspur is 68.95%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 63.12%.