Samrai - Ajnala, Amritsar

Samrai is a village situated in the Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajnala and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Amritsar . Samrai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samrai is 037260. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 143102 pincode. Ajnala is the nearest town.

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

Population of Samrai

According to the 2011 Census, Samrai village had a total population of 285 people, including 143 males and 142 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.12%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 62.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Samrai

Samrai 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 Samrai

Samrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kathunangal, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Amritsar to Samrai is about 37 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 Samrai

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

Health Facilities in Samrai

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

FAQs about Samrai