Samardha - Timarni, Harda

Samardha is a village situated in the Timarni tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Timarni and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Samardha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samardha is 486970. The village covers a total geographical area of 856.16 hectares and falls under the 461228 pincode. Timarni is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Samardha

As per Census 2011, Samardha village has a total population of 1,103 people, consisting of 578 males and 525 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Samardha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,103578525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185860
Scheduled Castes (SC)1638974
Scheduled Tribes (ST)804535
Literate Population774448326
Illiterate Population329130199

Nearby Villages of Samardha

Samardha 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)
TimarniWest1.72 km
JhagarEast2.06 km
AlanpurSouth2.67 km
Nimacha KalanSouth-West2.99 km
DhaulpurkalanSouth-East3.23 km
RaiborNorth-East3.57 km
JhadtalaiNorth-West3.70 km
PailiSouth3.92 km
BhayliSouth-West4.19 km
SountadaSouth4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samardha

Samardha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Timarni, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Timarni to Samardha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Samardha is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samardha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samardha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Samardha

Where is Samardha located?

Samardha village is located in Timarni Tehsil, Harda district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samardha?

Samardha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samardha?

The pincode of Samardha is 461228.

What is the population of Samardha?

Samardha has a total population of 1,103, including 578 males and 525 females.

How many households are there in Samardha?

There are 213 households in Samardha.

What is the literacy rate in Samardha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samardha is 70.17%. Male literacy is 77.51% and female literacy is 62.10%.