Samakupa

Samakupa is a village located in Kantamal tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Kantamal (tehsildar office) and 108km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Narayanprasad is the gram panchayat of Samakupa village.

Here you can discover what makes Samakupa unique in its vibrant Kantamal-Baudh region. You’ll see Samakupa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Samakupa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samakupa is 417825. The village spans a total geographical area of 175 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762018. Balangir is nearest town to Samakupa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Samakupa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Samakupa

Population of Samakupa

According to the 2011 Census, Samakupa has a total population of about 291, with approximately 155 males and 136 females. The sex ratio is around 877 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 57 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 27. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.23%, with male literacy at about 56.13% and female literacy near 47.79%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samakupa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samakupa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Samakupa. As per the 2011 stats, Samakupa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Samakupa

Knowing the nearby villages of Samakupa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Samakupa.

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