Samian - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Samian is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Basudebpur and around 43 km from Bhadrak. Narasinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samian is 394947. The village covers a total geographical area of 38 hectares and falls under the 756123 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Samian

According to the 2011 Census, Samian village had a total population of 508 people, including 268 males and 240 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 83.26% and female literacy at 62.25%.

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

Nearby Villages of Samian

Samian 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 Samian

Samian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Samian is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Samian is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samian

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

Health Facilities in Samian

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

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