Samatar

Samatar is a village located in Bhattiyat tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 78km away from district headquarter Chuari Khas. Chuari Khas is the sub-district headquarter of Samatar village. As per 2009 stats, Taragarh is the gram panchayat of Samatar village.

Here you can discover what makes Samatar unique in its vibrant Bhattiyat-Chamba region. You’ll see Samatar’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 Samatar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samatar is 007502. The village spans a total geographical area of 72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176301. Bakloh(cb) is nearest town to Samatar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Samatar 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 Bhattiyat 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 Samatar

Population of Samatar

According to the 2011 Census, Samatar has a total population of about 184, with approximately 96 males and 88 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 131 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 49.46%, with male literacy at about 57.29% and female literacy near 40.91%. There are around 32 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samatar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samatar

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

Nearby Villages of Samatar

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

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