Samshi - Ratua - I, Malda

Samshi is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Ratua and around 44.2 km from English Bazar. Samsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samshi is 312403. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.73 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Samshi

According to the 2011 Census, Samshi village had a total population of 2,686 people, including 1,363 males and 1,323 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 80.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Samshi

Samshi 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 Samshi

Samshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Samshi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Samshi is about 44.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samshi

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

Health Facilities in Samshi

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

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