Samal

Samal is a village located in Talcher Sadar tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Talcher Sadar (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Samala is the gram panchayat of Samal village.

Here you can discover what makes Samal unique in its vibrant Talcher Sadar-Anugul region. You’ll see Samal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Samal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samal is 403909. The village spans a total geographical area of 135 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759100. Talcher is nearest town to Samal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Samal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pallahara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Samal

Population of Samal

According to the 2011 Census, Samal has a total population of about 576, with approximately 318 males and 258 females. The sex ratio is around 811 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 65 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 31. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.08%, with male literacy at about 84.59% and female literacy near 67.83%. There are around 131 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Samal. As per the 2011 stats, Samal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Samal

Knowing the nearby villages of Samal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Samal.

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