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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Samshi

As per Census 2011, Samshi village has a total population of 2,686 people, consisting of 1,363 males and 1,323 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 276 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,056 literate and 630 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6861,3631,323
Child Population (0–6 yrs)276145131
Scheduled Castes (SC)1307753
Scheduled Tribes (ST)16106
Literate Population2,0561,093963
Illiterate Population630270360

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DamanbhitiNorth1.29 km
KandaranWest1.58 km
AndhiramparaSouth-East1.60 km
GangaramparaEast1.61 km
ChanduaNorth-East1.94 km
RatanpurSouth-East2.26 km
MatiganjSouth-West2.29 km
ChhabilparaSouth2.58 km
ChaitanpatiNorth-West2.74 km
MeghdumraNorth-West2.89 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Samshi

Where is Samshi located?

Samshi village is located in Ratua - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samshi?

The Gram Panchayat of Samshi is Samsi.

What is the pincode of Samshi?

The pincode of Samshi is 732139.

What is the population of Samshi?

Samshi has a total population of 2,686, including 1,363 males and 1,323 females.

How many households are there in Samshi?

There are 576 households in Samshi.

What is the literacy rate in Samshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samshi is 76.55%. Male literacy is 80.19% and female literacy is 72.79%.