Sampaje - Madikeri, Kodagu

Sampaje is a village situated in the Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Madikeri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sampaje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sampaje is 617810. The village covers a total geographical area of 2180.84 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 President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sampaje

According to the 2011 Census, Sampaje village had a total population of 2,956 people, including 1,483 males and 1,473 females, living in 696 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.74%, with male literacy at 90.86% and female literacy at 80.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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 46.9 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 Madikeri to Sampaje is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Sampaje