Sama

Sama is a village located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 73km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Sama village. As per 2009 stats, Kanged is the gram panchayat of Sama village.

Here you can discover what makes Sama unique in its vibrant Bhalai-Chamba region. You’ll see Sama’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sama is 007301. The village spans a total geographical area of 131.42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176308. Dalhousie is nearest town to Sama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sama village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sama

Population of Sama

According to the 2011 Census, Sama has a total population of about 264, with approximately 137 males and 127 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.52%, with male literacy at about 63.50% and female literacy near 38.58%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sama

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sama. As per the 2011 stats, Sama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sama

Knowing the nearby villages of Sama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sama.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sama