Samal - Pallahara, Angul

Samal is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Palalahada and around 98 km from Anugul . Iswar Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samal is 403491. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 8 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 434 people, including 211 males and 223 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.38%, with male literacy at 67.25% and female literacy at 38.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.

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

Public transport in the Samal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naranpur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Samal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Samal is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 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