Samsara - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Samsara is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from Polba and around 25.5 km from Chinsura. Dadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samsara is 325229. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.02 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinruah is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Samsara 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 Samsara

According to the 2011 Census, Samsara village had a total population of 1,165 people, including 613 males and 552 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.91%, with male literacy at 86.92% and female literacy at 70.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Samsara

Samsara 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 Samsara

Samsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinruah to Samsara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Samsara is about 25.5 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 Samsara

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

Health Facilities in Samsara

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

FAQs about Samsara