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

According to the 2011 Census, Samara village had a total population of 1,213 people, including 620 males and 593 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.29%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 53.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 405, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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