Samkot is an inhabited village in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 049048, the Census 2011 record lists 1,092 people in 240 households and the reported area is 1,082.58 hectares. The local references include Samkot Gram Panchayat, Munsiari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Didihat at about 50 km.
In short:
Samkot is a village in Munsiari Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 049048 and 1,092 people in 240 households.
Village Code049048
Population1,092
Households240
Area1,082.58 hectares
Nearest TownDidihat
Detailed village profile
Samkot at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,092 people, 1,082.58 hectares of reported area and Didihat as the nearest town reference for Samkot, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Samkot falls under Munsiari Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 049048.
The record lists 1,092 people living in 240 households.
The reported village area is 1,082.58 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Didihat.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Samkot
Census Village Code
049048
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Munsiari
Sub-district Census Code
00315
CD Block
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat
Samkot
Households
240
Population
1,092
Male Population
505
Female Population
587
Sex Ratio
1,162.38
Area
1,082.58 hectares
Area
10.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262554
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density100.87 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.55 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.21%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Samkot in the official administrative record. Census village code 049048, Samkot Gram Panchayat and Munsiari CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00315
Village Census Code
049048
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat Name
Samkot
Location and Distance
Didihat is the nearest town listed for Samkot, about 50 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 115 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Munsiari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
42 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
115 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
530 km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
1,082.58 hectares
Area
10.83 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,092 people in 240 households, with 505 male residents and 587 female residents. The average household size is 4.55, and SC share is 3.21% and ST share is 0% for Samkot. Population density works out to about 100.87 people per sq km.
Total Households
240
Total Population
1,092
Male Population
505
Female Population
587
Sex Ratio
1,162.38
Average Household Size
4.55
SC Population
35
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
16
SC Population Share
3.21
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Samkot list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Samkot. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samkot include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
14.61 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Samkot include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Samkot include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Samkot is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Samkot show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Other Pulses and net sown area is 130.9 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Handicrafts Commodities First
Ringal Basket
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Rope
Agricultural Commodities Third
Other Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
237.38 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.72
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
29.41 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
643.6 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
13.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
130.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
130.9 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
262554
Pithoragarh
Munsiari
Bunga
Village Bunga Near Telephone Exchange, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262554
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samkot village located?
Samkot is in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Samkot village in?
Samkot village is in Pithoragarh district.
Which state is Samkot village in?
Samkot village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Samkot under?
Samkot comes under Munsiari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Samkot?
The Census village code of Samkot is 049048.
Which Gram Panchayat is Samkot under?
Samkot is listed under SAMKOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Munsiari.
What is the population of Samkot village?
The village record lists 1,092 people and 240 households for Samkot.
How many households are in Samkot village?
The village record lists 240 households for Samkot.
What is the male and female population of Samkot?
The record lists 505 male residents and 587 female residents for Samkot.
What is the sex ratio of Samkot village?
The sex ratio of Samkot is 1,162.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Samkot village?
The reported geographical area of Samkot is 1,082.58 hectares.
What is the population density of Samkot village?
The approximate population density of Samkot is 100.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Samkot?
The nearest town listed for Samkot is Didihat, about 50 km away.
How far is Samkot from the district headquarters?
Samkot is about 115 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Samkot from the sub-district headquarters?
Samkot is about 42 km from Munsiari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Samkot?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Samkot.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Samkot?
For Samkot, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Other Pulses and net sown area is 130.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Samkot?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Samkot. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.