Samanasa - Amalapuram, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Samanasa is a village situated in the Amalapuram mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Amalapuram and around 67 km from Kakinada. Samanasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samanasa is 587889. The village covers a total geographical area of 487 hectares and falls under the 533213 pincode. Amalapuram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Samanasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Samanasa

According to the 2011 Census, Samanasa village had a total population of 4,600 people, including 2,480 males and 2,120 females, living in 1,260 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.41%, with male literacy at 84.51% and female literacy at 73.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,892, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,6002,4802,120
Child Population (0–6 yrs)404220184
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,892962930
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281711
Literate Population3,3321,9101,422
Illiterate Population1,268570698

Nearby Villages of Samanasa

Samanasa 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)
Vanne ChintalapudiSouth1.57 km
VilasavilliNorth2.10 km
BheemanapalleEast2.21 km
BhatnavilliNorth2.81 km
ThandavapalleSouth-West3.14 km
GollavilliSouth-East4.11 km
NangavaramEast4.31 km
AnanthavaramNorth4.55 km
KunavaramSouth-East4.64 km
GudalaSouth-West4.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samanasa

Samanasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalapuram to Samanasa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Samanasa is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samanasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samanasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Samanasa

Where is Samanasa located?

Samanasa village is located in Amalapuram Mandal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samanasa?

Samanasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samanasa?

The pincode of Samanasa is 533213.

What is the population of Samanasa?

Samanasa had a total population of 4,600, including 2,480 males and 2,120 females.

How many households are there in Samanasa?

Samanasa had 1,260 households.

What is the literacy rate in Samanasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samanasa was 79.41%. Male literacy was 84.51% and female literacy was 73.45%.