Samhar Khurd is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226681, the Census 2011 record lists 2,172 people in 424 households and the reported area is 350.05 hectares. The local references include Samhar Khurd Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 30 km.
In short:
Samhar Khurd is a village in Salkhua Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226681 and 2,172 people in 424 households.
Village Code226681
Population2,172
Households424
Area350.05 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Detailed village profile
Samhar Khurd at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,172 people, 350.05 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Samhar Khurd, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Samhar Khurd falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 226681.
The record lists 2,172 people living in 424 households.
The reported village area is 350.05 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 Village Facts
Village
Samhar Khurd
Census Village Code
226681
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
424
Population
2,172
Male Population
1,176
Female Population
996
Sex Ratio
846.94
Area
350.05 hectares
Area
3.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density620.48 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.12 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.14%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share45%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Samhar Khurd in the official administrative record. Census village code 226681, Samhar Khurd Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01179
Village Census Code
226681
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 Khurd, about 30 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 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
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
350.05 hectares
Area
3.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,172 people in 424 households, with 1,176 male residents and 996 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 0.14% and ST share is 0% for Samhar Khurd. Population density works out to about 620.48 people per sq km.
Total Households
424
Total Population
2,172
Male Population
1,176
Female Population
996
Sex Ratio
846.94
Average Household Size
5.12
SC Population
3
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.14
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Samhar Khurd list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Samhar Khurd. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
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 Khurd 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
18.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Samhar Khurd include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Samhar Khurd include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Samhar Khurd show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 293.5 hectares and irrigated land is 132.1 hectares (45% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.15 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
293.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
161.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
132.1
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
123.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.