Samuha - Karera, Shivpuri

Samuha is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from Shivpuri. Samuha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samuha is 455567. The village covers a total geographical area of 1003.66 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Samuha

According to the 2011 Census, Samuha village had a total population of 2,521 people, including 1,392 males and 1,129 females, living in 572 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.69%, with male literacy at 82.34% and female literacy at 53.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Samuha

Samuha 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Samuha

Samuha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Samuha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Samuha is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samuha

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

Health Facilities in Samuha

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

FAQs about Samuha