Sambar - Gurmitakal, Yadgir

Sambar is a village situated in the Gurmitakal taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Yadgir and around 42 km from Yadgir. Madwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sambar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sambar is 621333. The village covers a total geographical area of 1396.18 hectares and falls under the 585315 pincode. Yadgir is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Sambar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gurmitkal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalaburagi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sambar

According to the 2011 Census, Sambar village had a total population of 1,701 people, including 880 males and 821 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.24%, with male literacy at 50.69% and female literacy at 39.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,701880821
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284156128
Scheduled Castes (SC)323173150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1699376
Literate Population641367274
Illiterate Population1,060513547

Nearby Villages of Sambar

Sambar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GudalguntaNorth-West3.01 km
WanksambarEast3.47 km
BadepalliSouth-East3.89 km
MadhawarNorth4.98 km
BalchedSouth-West5.19 km
KanekalWest5.26 km
WadwatNorth-East6.18 km
TurkandoddiEast6.21 km
SourashtrahalliSouth6.23 km
NeelhalliWest6.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sambar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sambar. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yadgir to Sambar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sambar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sambar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sambar

Where is Sambar located?

Sambar village is located in Gurmitakal Taluka, Yadgir district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sambar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sambar is Madwar.

What is the pincode of Sambar?

The pincode of Sambar is 585315.

What is the population of Sambar?

Sambar had a total population of 1,701, including 880 males and 821 females.

How many households are there in Sambar?

Sambar had 282 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sambar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sambar was 45.24%. Male literacy was 50.69% and female literacy was 39.54%.