Sameshwar - Amta - I, Howrah

Sameshwar is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Amta and around 34.3 km from Howrah. Raspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sameshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sameshwar is 332636. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.28 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sameshwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uluberia Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sameshwar

As per Census 2011, Sameshwar village has a total population of 1,847 people, consisting of 942 males and 905 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,278 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 767 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sameshwar

Sameshwar 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 Sameshwar

Sameshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Sameshwar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sameshwar is about 34.3 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 Sameshwar

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

Health Facilities in Sameshwar

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

FAQs about Sameshwar