Samasgarh - Khalwa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Samasgarh is a village situated in the Khalwa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalwa and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Khategovan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samasgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samasgarh is 505559. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 450001 pincode. Chanera(harsud) is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Samasgarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harsud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samasgarh

As per Census 2011, Samasgarh village has a total population of 265 people, consisting of 131 males and 134 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population265131134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)263130133
Literate Population925141
Illiterate Population1738093

Nearby Villages of Samasgarh

Samasgarh 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)
BasigarhNorth5.33 km
JhirpiNorth6.24 km
AaryaNorth-West6.44 km
Gaul KhedaWest7.33 km
SanwariNorth7.95 km
KalakahuNorth-West8.20 km
Kumbhi KhedaNorth-West8.70 km
Tantoo DhanaNorth9.22 km
NimdhanaNorth9.61 km
KhariNorth-West9.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samasgarh

Public transport in the Samasgarh is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barud, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 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 Chanera(harsud) to Samasgarh is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Samasgarh is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samasgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samasgarh

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

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

FAQs about Samasgarh

Where is Samasgarh located?

Samasgarh village is located in Khalwa Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samasgarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Samasgarh is Khategovan.

What is the pincode of Samasgarh?

The pincode of Samasgarh is 450001.

What is the population of Samasgarh?

Samasgarh has a total population of 265, including 131 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Samasgarh?

There are 41 households in Samasgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Samasgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samasgarh is 34.72%. Male literacy is 38.93% and female literacy is 30.60%.