Samundgarh - Dhuri, Sangrur

Samundgarh is a village situated in the Dhuri tehsil of Sangrur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhuri and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Sangrur. Samundgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samundgarh is 039646. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.69 hectares and falls under the 148017 pincode. Dhuri is the nearest town.

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

Population of Samundgarh

As per Census 2011, Samundgarh village has a total population of 1,084 people, consisting of 559 males and 525 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 592 literate and 492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,084559525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1086840
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769581
Literate Population592331261
Illiterate Population492228264

Nearby Villages of Samundgarh

Samundgarh 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)
Bhari MansaNorth-West1.68 km
MansurpurSouth-East2.14 km
TogaheriNorth2.21 km
Bhatian KhurdNorth-East2.66 km
Bhatian KalanNorth-East2.83 km
TunganNorth-East3.21 km
Bir MasumpurSouth-West3.25 km
Rampur BhindranNorth3.36 km
FaizgarhSouth3.77 km
HassanpurEast3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samundgarh

Samundgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhintanwala, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sangrur to Samundgarh is about 28 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 Samundgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Samundgarh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Samundgarh 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 Samundgarh

Where is Samundgarh located?

Samundgarh village is located in Dhuri Tehsil, Sangrur district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samundgarh?

Samundgarh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samundgarh?

The pincode of Samundgarh is 148017.

What is the population of Samundgarh?

Samundgarh has a total population of 1,084, including 559 males and 525 females.

How many households are there in Samundgarh?

There are 214 households in Samundgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Samundgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samundgarh is 54.61%. Male literacy is 59.21% and female literacy is 49.71%.