Samkar

Samkar is a village located in Fatehpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Fatehpur. Fatehpur is the sub-district headquarter of Samkar village. As per 2009 stats, Dhameta is the gram panchayat of Samkar village.

Here you can discover what makes Samkar unique in its vibrant Fatehpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Samkar’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 Samkar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samkar is 008995. The village spans a total geographical area of 141.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176025. Nurpur is nearest town to Samkar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Samkar 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 Fatehpur 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 Samkar

Population of Samkar

According to the 2011 Census, Samkar has a total population of about 1,841, with approximately 900 males and 941 females. The sex ratio is around 1045 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 161 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 84.08%, with male literacy at about 87.22% and female literacy near 81.08%. There are around 396 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samkar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samkar

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

Nearby Villages of Samkar

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

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