Samhar - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Samhar is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Samhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samhar is 446704. The village covers a total geographical area of 657.04 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Samhar

As per Census 2011, Samhar village has a total population of 1,610 people, consisting of 807 males and 803 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 959 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samhar

Samhar 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 Samhar

Samhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Samhar is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Samhar is about 44 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 Samhar

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

Health Facilities in Samhar

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

FAQs about Samhar