Samra - Pratapgarh, Alwar

Samra is a village situated in the Pratapgarh tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 36 km from Thanagazi and around 80 km from Alwar. Samra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samra is 073179. The village covers a total geographical area of 1465 hectares and falls under the 301027 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Samra

As per Census 2011, Samra village has a total population of 1,613 people, consisting of 822 males and 791 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 683 literate and 930 illiterate residents. Additionally, 372 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 469 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,613822791
Child Population (0–6 yrs)296138158
Scheduled Castes (SC)372186186
Scheduled Tribes (ST)469241228
Literate Population683449234
Illiterate Population930373557

Nearby Villages of Samra

Samra 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)
TigariyaWest2.78 km
Chak DagotaSouth-East3.07 km
AjabgarhEast3.36 km
JagannathpuraNorth-West3.43 km
BassiSouth3.51 km
PiplaiNorth3.62 km
Guwara KundalNorth-East3.78 km
RundhSouth-East4.08 km
Guwara SadaramNorth-East4.25 km
KalerSouth-West4.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samra

Samra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhan Kari, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Samra is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Samra is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samra

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

Where is Samra located?

Samra village is located in Pratapgarh Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samra?

Samra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samra?

The pincode of Samra is 301027.

What is the population of Samra?

Samra has a total population of 1,613, including 822 males and 791 females.

How many households are there in Samra?

There are 262 households in Samra.

What is the literacy rate in Samra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samra is 42.34%. Male literacy is 54.62% and female literacy is 29.58%.