Samaniya - Kapu, Raigarh

Samaniya is a village situated in the Kapu tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 117 km from Raigarh. Samaniya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samaniya is 434395. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.76 hectares and falls under the 496118 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Samaniya

According to the 2011 Census, Samaniya village had a total population of 893 people, including 453 males and 440 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.46%, with male literacy at 67.81% and female literacy at 52.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 643, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Samaniya

Samaniya 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 Samaniya

Samaniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Samaniya is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Samaniya is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samaniya

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

Health Facilities in Samaniya

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

FAQs about Samaniya