Sampige - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Sampige is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Turuvekere and around 45 km from Tumkur. Sampige village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sampige is 612270. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.78 hectares and falls under the 572225 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sampige

As per Census 2011, Sampige village has a total population of 2,154 people, consisting of 1,027 males and 1,127 females. The village has 595 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,559 literate and 595 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sampige

Sampige 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 Sampige

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sampige. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Sampige is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Sampige is about 45 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 Sampige

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

Health Facilities in Sampige

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

FAQs about Sampige