Samal - Kaniha, Angul

Samal is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Talcher Sadar and around 52 km from Anugul . Samala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samal is 403909. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Samal

According to the 2011 Census, Samal village had a total population of 576 people, including 318 males and 258 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.62%, with male literacy at 92.76% and female literacy at 72.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Samal

Samal 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 Samal

Samal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Samal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Samal is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samal

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

Health Facilities in Samal

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

FAQs about Samal