Samkera
About Samkera
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Samkera village is 434831. Samkera village is located in Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Tamnar (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Samkera village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 553.11 hectares. Samkera has a total population of 1,671 peoples, out of which male population is 824 while female population is 847. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of samkera village is 64.51% out of which 73.91% males and 55.37% females are literate. There are about 409 houses in samkera village. Pincode of samkera village locality is 495687.
When it comes to administration, Samkera village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Samkera village comes under Lailundra Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. Gharghoda is nearest town to samkera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.
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Population of Samkera
The population details of Samkera cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,671 | 824 | 847 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 238 | 122 | 116 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 279 | 137 | 142 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 656 | 313 | 343 |
| Literate Population | 1,078 | 609 | 469 |
| Illiterate Population | 593 | 215 | 378 |
Connectivity of Samkera
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Samkera
Where is Samkera located?
Samkera village is situated in Tamnar Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Samkera?
Samkera serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Samkera?
The pincode of Samkera is 495687, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Samkera as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Samkera is 1,671, with 824 males and 847 females.
How many households are there in Samkera as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Samkera village has a total of 409 households.
What is the literacy rate in Samkera as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Samkera is 64.51%. The male literacy rate is 73.91%, while the female literacy rate is 55.37%.