Samra

Samra is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.8km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 39.2km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Chaloon is the gram panchayat of Samra village.

Here you can discover what makes Samra unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Samra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Samra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samra is 310678. The village spans a total geographical area of 73.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Samra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Samra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Samra

Population of Samra

According to the 2011 Census, Samra has a total population of about 390, with approximately 205 males and 185 females. The sex ratio is around 902 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 101. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.38%, with male literacy at about 60.00% and female literacy near 50.27%. There are around 88 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Samra. As per the 2011 stats, Samra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Samra

Knowing the nearby villages of Samra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Samra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Samra