Sampaje - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Sampaje is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Sampaje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sampaje is 617773. The village covers a total geographical area of 1756.57 hectares and falls under the 574234 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sampaje

According to the 2011 Census, Sampaje village had a total population of 5,429 people, including 2,668 males and 2,761 females, living in 1,267 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.22%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 80.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 877, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Sampaje

Sampaje 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 Sampaje

Sampaje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bajakare Halt, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Sampaje is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Sampaje is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sampaje

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

Health Facilities in Sampaje

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

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