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

As per Census 2011, Samara village has a total population of 2,656 people, consisting of 1,378 males and 1,278 females. The village has 729 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,680 literate and 976 illiterate residents. Additionally, 499 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 344 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

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