Samardoh - Harrai, Chhindwara

Samardoh is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Samardoh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samardoh is 494124. The village covers a total geographical area of 898.21 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Samardoh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Samardoh

According to the 2011 Census, Samardoh village had a total population of 483 people, including 236 males and 247 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.76%, with male literacy at 61.73% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 472.

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 Population483236247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874047
Scheduled Castes (SC)844
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472231241
Literate Population20112180
Illiterate Population282115167

Nearby Villages of Samardoh

Samardoh is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalbudiSouth-West1.28 km
MatiyaSouth3.01 km
KotraNorth3.19 km
DhokhedaSouth-West4.43 km
SiyajhiriSouth-East4.68 km
RatomatiNorth-East5.51 km
Muwar KalanNorth6.11 km
Churi KalanSouth6.17 km
KhajarwaniSouth6.73 km
MalpaniSouth-West7.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samardoh

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Samardoh. The nearest railway station is Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Samardoh is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Samardoh is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samardoh

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Samardoh village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Samardoh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Samardoh village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Samardoh

Where is Samardoh located?

Samardoh village is located in Harrai Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samardoh?

Samardoh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samardoh?

The pincode of Samardoh is 480224.

What is the population of Samardoh?

Samardoh had a total population of 483, including 236 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Samardoh?

Samardoh had 110 households.

What is the literacy rate in Samardoh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samardoh was 50.76%. Male literacy was 61.73% and female literacy was 40.00%.