Sameli - Bade Bacheli, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Sameli is a village situated in the Bade Bacheli tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Kuwakonda and around 46 km from Dantewada. Sameli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sameli is 450256. The village covers a total geographical area of 2657.44 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Kirandul is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Sameli

According to the 2011 Census, Sameli village had a total population of 1,768 people, including 842 males and 926 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.26%, with male literacy at 46.59% and female literacy at 23.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,708.

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

Nearby Villages of Sameli

Sameli 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sameli

Public transport in the Sameli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirandul to Sameli is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Sameli is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sameli

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

Health Facilities in Sameli

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

FAQs about Sameli