Samon - Makhan Nagar, Narmadapuram

Samon is a village situated in the Makhan Nagar tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Babai and around 31 km from Hoshangabad. Samon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samon is 487551. The village covers a total geographical area of 737.15 hectares and falls under the 461661 pincode. Babai is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Samon

As per Census 2011, Samon village has a total population of 2,410 people, consisting of 1,252 males and 1,158 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 276 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,628 literate and 782 illiterate residents. Additionally, 325 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4101,2521,158
Child Population (0–6 yrs)276138138
Scheduled Castes (SC)325168157
Scheduled Tribes (ST)483018
Literate Population1,628989639
Illiterate Population782263519

Nearby Villages of Samon

Samon 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)
Chichli KalanEast1.88 km
BhanpurNorth-West1.98 km
DangiwadaNorth2.26 km
Silari KalanSouth-East2.48 km
KhidiyaNorth-East2.86 km
BajjarwadaWest3.26 km
JamuniyaNorth-East3.38 km
Bagal KhediNorth-West4.19 km
BaglonNorth-West4.19 km
MohnaNorth-East4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samon

Samon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurra, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Babai to Samon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Samon is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Samon

Where is Samon located?

Samon village is located in Makhan Nagar Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samon?

Samon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samon?

The pincode of Samon is 461661.

What is the population of Samon?

Samon has a total population of 2,410, including 1,252 males and 1,158 females.

How many households are there in Samon?

There are 478 households in Samon.

What is the literacy rate in Samon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samon is 67.55%. Male literacy is 78.99% and female literacy is 55.18%.