Samara - Saintala, Balangir

Samara is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kermeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samara is 421076. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Samara 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.

Population of Samara

As per Census 2011, Samara village has a total population of 1,213 people, consisting of 620 males and 593 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 704 literate and 509 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samara

Samara 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 Samara

Samara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Samara is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Samara is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samara

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

Health Facilities in Samara

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

FAQs about Samara