Samela

Samela is a village located in Dhatwal tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 40km away from district headquarter Bijhri. Bijhri is the sub-district headquarter of Samela village. As per 2009 stats, Samella is the gram panchayat of Samela village.

Here you can discover what makes Samela unique in its vibrant Dhatwal-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Samela’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 Samela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samela is 017683. The village spans a total geographical area of 183.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176049. Talai is nearest town to Samela village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Samela 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 Barsar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Samela

Population of Samela

According to the 2011 Census, Samela has a total population of about 412, with approximately 197 males and 215 females. The sex ratio is around 1091 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 65 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 78.16%, with male literacy at about 81.73% and female literacy near 74.88%. There are around 101 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samela

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

Nearby Villages of Samela

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Samela