Samlur - Gidam, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Samlur is a village situated in the Gidam tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Geedam and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Samlur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samlur is 450163. The village covers a total geographical area of 666.59 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Samlur 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 Samlur

As per Census 2011, Samlur village has a total population of 1,600 people, consisting of 815 males and 785 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 736 literate and 864 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 638 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Samlur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Samlur

Samlur 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 Samlur

Samlur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dantewara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Samlur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Samlur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samlur

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

Health Facilities in Samlur

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

FAQs about Samlur