Samon - Dehar, Mandi
Samon is a village situated in the Dehar tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from Mandi. Samoun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Samon is 014257. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.18 hectares and falls under the 175050 pincode. Sundarnagar is the nearest town.
Samon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundernagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Samon
According to the 2011 Census, Samon village had a total population of 403 people, including 203 males and 200 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 87.21% and female literacy at 59.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 403 | 203 | 200 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 53 | 31 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 81 | 44 | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 256 | 150 | 106 |
| Illiterate Population | 147 | 53 | 94 |
Nearby Villages of Samon
Samon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Samon
Samon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mandi to Samon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Samon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Samon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Samon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Samon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Samon
Where is Samon located?
Samon village is located in Dehar Tehsil, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Samon?
The Gram Panchayat of Samon is Samoun.
What is the pincode of Samon?
The pincode of Samon is 175050.
What is the population of Samon?
Samon had a total population of 403, including 203 males and 200 females.
How many households are there in Samon?
Samon had 76 households.
What is the literacy rate in Samon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samon was 73.14%. Male literacy was 87.21% and female literacy was 59.55%.