Somaipur - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Somaipur is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Ausgram and around 39.5 km from Barddhaman. Berenda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somaipur is 319012. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.9 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Somaipur

As per Census 2011, Somaipur village has a total population of 2,972 people, consisting of 1,506 males and 1,466 females. The village has 737 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,782 literate and 1,190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,383 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 406 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somaipur

Somaipur 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 Somaipur

Public transport in the Somaipur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Somaipur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Somaipur is about 39.5 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 Somaipur

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

Health Facilities in Somaipur

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

FAQs about Somaipur