Samarsing - Kantabanji, Balangir

Samarsing is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Turekela and around 100 km from Balangir. Kuibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samarsing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samarsing is 420878. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Samarsing

As per Census 2011, Samarsing village has a total population of 787 people, consisting of 406 males and 381 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 330 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samarsing

Samarsing 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 Samarsing

Samarsing is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Samarsing is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Samarsing is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samarsing

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

Health Facilities in Samarsing

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

FAQs about Samarsing