Samrau - Osian, Jodhpur

Samrau is a village situated in the Osian tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Osian and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Samrau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samrau is 084472. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.21 hectares and falls under the 342302 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Samrau

According to the 2011 Census, Samrau village had a total population of 1,554 people, including 822 males and 732 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.17%, with male literacy at 69.16% and female literacy at 43.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Samrau

Samrau is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Samrau

Samrau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Samrau.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Samrau is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Samrau is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samrau

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

Health Facilities in Samrau

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

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