Samachuan - Saintala, Balangir
Samachuan is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Gandpatrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samachuan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Samachuan is 421181. The village covers a total geographical area of 466 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Samachuan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Samachuan
Samachuan 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chandutara | South | 1.94 km |
| Narikata | West | 2.48 km |
| Piprut | East | 2.67 km |
| Narabahali | East | 3.23 km |
| Bhikabahali | South-East | 3.37 km |
| Kusamkhal | East | 3.94 km |
| Gokhurung | South | 4.28 km |
| Barahmal | North-East | 4.58 km |
| Chilbahali | East | 4.79 km |
| Chormara | South | 5.25 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Samachuan
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Samachuan. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Samachuan is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Samachuan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Samachuan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Samachuan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Samachuan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Samachuan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Samachuan
Where is Samachuan located?
Samachuan village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Samachuan?
The Gram Panchayat of Samachuan is Gandpatrapali.
What is the pincode of Samachuan?
The pincode of Samachuan is 767032.