Samai Village Overview
Samai is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 10 km from Gandohg tehsil headquarters and around 72 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Samai village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Samai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Samai is 004383. The village covers a geographical area of 408.3 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.
Samai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Samai
Population & Demographics of Samai
This section provides population and demographic details of Samai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,133 | 575 | 558 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 225 | 97 | 128 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 272 | 135 | 137 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 119 | 58 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 509 | 360 | 149 |
| Illiterate Population | 624 | 215 | 409 |
Key population details of Samai village are given below:
- Samai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,133, including approximately 575 males and 558 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 272 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 119 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Samai village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 44.92%.
- There are around 191 households in Samai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Samai
Transport facilities help residents of Samai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Samai
The following villages are located close to Samai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Samai
- Where is Samai located?
- Samai village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Samai?
- Samai is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Samai?
- The pincode of Samai is 182203.
- What is the population of Samai?
- Samai has a total population of 1,133, including 575 males and 558 females.
- How many households are there in Samai?
- There are 191 households in Samai.
- What is the literacy rate in Samai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samai is 44.92%. Male literacy is 62.61% and female literacy is 26.70%.