Samukha - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Samukha is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Barduari and around 66.5 km from English Bazar. Malior-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samukha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samukha is 312097. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.26 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Samukha

According to the 2011 Census, Samukha village had a total population of 1,577 people, including 825 males and 752 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.95%, with male literacy at 42.90% and female literacy at 43.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Samukha

Samukha 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 Samukha

Samukha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Samukha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Samukha is about 66.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samukha

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

Health Facilities in Samukha

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

FAQs about Samukha