Samtara - Nagri, Dhamtari

Samtara is a village situated in the Nagri tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagari and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Goregaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samtara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samtara is 447249. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.94 hectares and falls under the 493778 pincode. Nagri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Samtara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sihawa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samtara

According to the 2011 Census, Samtara village had a total population of 423 people, including 209 males and 214 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.13%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 78.46%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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

Nearby Villages of Samtara

Samtara 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 Samtara

Samtara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsonpuri, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagri to Samtara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Samtara is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samtara

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

Health Facilities in Samtara

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

FAQs about Samtara