Samara - Tusura, Balangir

Samara is a village situated in the Tusura tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Tushura and around 30 km from Balangir. Samara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samara is 420435. The village covers a total geographical area of 833 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 29 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 2,656 people, including 1,378 males and 1,278 females, living in 729 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.12%, with male literacy at 76.94% and female literacy at 62.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Samara. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Samara is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Samara is about 30 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