Samnagar - Jaleswar, Balasore

Samnagar is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Raibania and around 73 km from Baleshwar. Shyamnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samnagar is 391381. The village covers a total geographical area of 1224 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Samnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Samnagar village had a total population of 2,808 people, including 1,397 males and 1,411 females, living in 638 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.50%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 42.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,999.

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

Nearby Villages of Samnagar

Samnagar 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 Samnagar

Samnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Angua, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Samnagar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Samnagar is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samnagar

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

Health Facilities in Samnagar

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

FAQs about Samnagar