Sampia - Padampur, Bargarh

Sampia is a village situated in the Padampur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Padmapur and around 89 km from Bargarh. Kansar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sampia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sampia is 379999. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 768036 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sampia

According to the 2011 Census, Sampia village had a total population of 838 people, including 428 males and 410 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.05%, with male literacy at 71.47% and female literacy at 46.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Sampia

Sampia 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 Sampia

Sampia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Sampia is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Sampia is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sampia

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

Health Facilities in Sampia

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

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