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Samhar Mal.

Dindori tehsil
Pincode 481778
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Samhar Mal. is a revenue village in Dindori tehsil, Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 715 in 157 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

715 souls. 157 homes.

Dindori tehsil, Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh.

715
Population
157
Households
80.8%
Literacy
948
Sex ratio
LGD 492052Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹5,810Gorakhpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
  • Kodo Millet(Varagu)₹2,516Shahpura Niwas APMC · 27 Oct 2026
  • Kutki₹7,200Shahpura Niwas APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Samhar Mal. is a village in Dindori tehsil, Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 715 people in 157 households, with a literacy rate of 80.8%. It is administered by the Samhar gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 481778.

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LGD village code492052
Census 2011 code492052
Gram panchayatSamhar · LGD 138006
Pincode481778
TehsilDindori · LGD 3640
DistrictDindori
Male / Female367 / 348 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaMandla · Faggan Singh Kulaste (BJP)
AssemblyDindori · Omkar Singh Markam (INC)

Gram panchayat

Samhar Mal. is in the Samhar (साम्हर) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Samhar

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Samhar Mal. compares

By population, Samhar Mal. ranks #174 of 405 inhabited villages in Dindori tehsil.

Literacy rate%
80.8%
+15.8% vs Dindori tehsil average
Samhar Mal.
80.8%
Dindori tehsil
65.0%
Dindori district
62.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
948
−59 vs Dindori tehsil average
Samhar Mal.
948
Dindori tehsil
1,007
Dindori district
1,004
Household sizepeople per home
4.6
+0.5 vs Dindori tehsil average
Samhar Mal.
4.6
Dindori tehsil
4.1
Dindori district
4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Samhar Mal. had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Samhar Mal. at a glance

Samhar Mal. is a village of 715 people in 157 households (Census 2011) in Dindori tehsil, Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh, the 174th of 405 inhabited villages in Dindori tehsil by population. Literacy is 80.8%, 15.8 points above the tehsil figure of 65.0%, and the sex ratio is 948 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 481778; the LGD village code is 492052.

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Key facts — Samhar Mal.

LGD village code492052
Pincode481778
Population (Census 2011)715
Households157
Literacy80.8%
Sex ratio948 ♀/1000♂
Block / TehsilDindori
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
715Census 2011
Male / female
367 / 348
Households
157
People per home
4.6
Education
Literacy rate
80.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

Samhar Mal. on the map

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Samhar Mal. · 22.8393° N, 81.2931° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaMandla · Faggan Singh Kulaste (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyDindori (ST) · Omkar Singh Markam (INC), MLA since 2023

Estimated: 100% of the 3 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Madhya Pradesh Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Essential services & places near Samhar Mal.

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Banks, ATMs & post offices217 in Dindori district

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Hospitals & clinics39 in Dindori district

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FAQ

People often ask about Samhar Mal.

  1. Where is Samhar Mal. located?

    Samhar Mal. is a village in Dindori tehsil of Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

  2. Which district is Samhar Mal. in?

    Samhar Mal. is in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Samhar Mal. belong to?

    Samhar Mal. comes under the Samhar gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Samhar Mal.?

    The pincode of Samhar Mal., Dindori, Dindori is 481778.

  5. What is the population of Samhar Mal.?

    As per the 2011 Census, Samhar Mal. had a population of 715 (367 males and 348 females).

  6. How many households are there in Samhar Mal.?

    Samhar Mal. had 157 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Samhar Mal.?

    The literacy rate of Samhar Mal. was 80.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Samhar Mal.?

    Samhar Mal. had 948 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samhar Mal. in?

    Samhar Mal. is in the Mandla Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Samhar Mal.?

    Faggan Singh Kulaste (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Mandla Lok Sabha seat, which includes Samhar Mal., in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Samhar Mal. in?

    Samhar Mal. is in the Dindori assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Samhar Mal.?

    Omkar Singh Markam (Indian National Congress) won the Dindori assembly seat, which includes Samhar Mal., in 2023.

  13. What is the LGD code of Samhar Mal.?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Samhar Mal. is 492052 and its Census 2011 village code is 492052.

  14. Which villages are near Samhar Mal.?

    Villages near Samhar Mal. include Karopani (within ~15 km), Dand Bichhiya (about 18 km), Gorakhpur (about 18 km), Bajang Mal. (about 19 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Long-term district average for October: 37.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Dindori

Latest reports from markets in Dindori district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Desi (F.A.Q. Split)Gorakhpur APMC5,8005,8105,81027 Oct 2026
Kodo Millet(Varagu) · KondoDindori APMC2,8002,8002,80027 Oct 2026
Kodo Millet(Varagu) · KondoShahpura Niwas APMC2,4562,5162,51627 Oct 2026
Kutki · KutkiShahpura Niwas APMC7,2007,2007,20027 Oct 2026
Lentil(Masur)(Whole) · LocalShahpura Niwas APMC5,2005,2005,20027 Oct 2026
Maize · LocalGorakhpur APMC1,8001,9001,90027 Oct 2026
Maize · LocalDindori APMC2,4002,4002,40027 Oct 2026
Niger Seed(Ramtil) · RamatilliShahpura Niwas APMC11,00011,00011,00027 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Samhar Mal.'s shops.

Nearby villages
Karopaniwithin ~15 km
Dand Bichhiyaabout 18 km
Gorakhpurabout 18 km
Bajang Mal.about 19 km

Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).

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Helplines

Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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