Where is Samhar Kalan village located?
Samhar Kalan is in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Samhar Kalan Village
Samhar Kalan is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226682, the Census 2011 record lists 874 people in 177 households and the reported area is 242 hectares. The local references include Samhar Khurd Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 39 km.
Village Code226682
Population874
Households177
Area242 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Samhar Kalan
- Census Village Code
- 226682
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Saharsa
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Salkhua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01179
- CD Block
- Salkhua
- Gram Panchayat
- Samhar Khurd
- Households
- 177
- Population
- 874
- Male Population
- 468
- Female Population
- 406
- Sex Ratio
- 867.52
- Area
- 242 hectares
- Area
- 2.42 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 39 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Samhar Kalan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 874 people, 242 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Samhar Kalan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Samhar Kalan falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 226682.
- The record lists 874 people living in 177 households.
- The reported village area is 242 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density361.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share42.11%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Samhar Kalan in the official administrative record. Census village code 226682, Samhar Khurd Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01179
- Village Census Code
- 226682
- CD Block Code
- 0167
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Salkhua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Samhar Khurd
Location and Distance
Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Samhar Kalan, about 39 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Salkhua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Saharsa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 39 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 39 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Saharsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 39 km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 39 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 242 hectares
- Area
- 2.42 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 874 people in 177 households, with 468 male residents and 406 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 42.11% and ST share is 0% for Samhar Kalan. Population density works out to about 361.16 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 177
- Total Population
- 874
- Male Population
- 468
- Female Population
- 406
- Sex Ratio
- 867.52
- Average Household Size
- 4.94
- SC Population
- 368
- SC Male Population
- 199
- SC Female Population
- 169
- SC Population Share
- 42.11
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Samhar Kalan list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samhar Kalan include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Samhar Kalan.
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Samhar Kalan include self-help groups and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Samhar Kalan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 195.4 hectares and irrigated land is 101.2 hectares (51.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 42.4
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 3.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 195.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 94.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 101.2
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 99.1 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Samhar Kalan village in?
Samhar Kalan village is in Saharsa district.
Which state is Samhar Kalan village in?
Samhar Kalan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Samhar Kalan under?
Samhar Kalan comes under Salkhua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Samhar Kalan?
The Census village code of Samhar Kalan is 226682.
Which Gram Panchayat is Samhar Kalan under?
Samhar Kalan is listed under SAMHAR KHURD Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.
What is the population of Samhar Kalan village?
The village record lists 874 people and 177 households for Samhar Kalan.
How many households are in Samhar Kalan village?
The village record lists 177 households for Samhar Kalan.
What is the male and female population of Samhar Kalan?
The record lists 468 male residents and 406 female residents for Samhar Kalan.
What is the sex ratio of Samhar Kalan village?
The sex ratio of Samhar Kalan is 867.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Samhar Kalan village?
The reported geographical area of Samhar Kalan is 242 hectares.
What is the population density of Samhar Kalan village?
The approximate population density of Samhar Kalan is 361.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Samhar Kalan?
The nearest town listed for Samhar Kalan is Saharsa, about 39 km away.
How far is Samhar Kalan from the district headquarters?
Samhar Kalan is about 39 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Samhar Kalan from the sub-district headquarters?
Samhar Kalan is about 8 km from Salkhua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Samhar Kalan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Samhar Kalan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Samhar Kalan?
For Samhar Kalan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 195.4 hectares and irrigated land is 101.2 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Samhar Kalan.