Samasarpur - Mahanga, Cuttack

Samasarpur is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Samasarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samasarpur is 399485. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 754023 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Samasarpur

As per Census 2011, Samasarpur village has a total population of 1,715 people, consisting of 881 males and 834 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,377 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Samasarpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,715881834
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19010288
Scheduled Castes (SC)333161172
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,377736641
Illiterate Population338145193

Nearby Villages of Samasarpur

Samasarpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DamanisingpurNorth1.14 km
PadhanpadaNorth-West1.32 km
JagannathpurEast1.75 km
GopinathapurNorth-West2.16 km
KuanrpurSouth2.61 km
RambhadeipurNorth2.61 km
SanabandaloNorth-West2.65 km
AhamadpurNorth2.69 km
HatakarandaNorth-West2.78 km
MadhupurNorth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samasarpur

Samasarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sri Jhadeshwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Samasarpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Samasarpur is about 35 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 Samasarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samasarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Samasarpur

Where is Samasarpur located?

Samasarpur village is located in Mahanga Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samasarpur?

Samasarpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samasarpur?

The pincode of Samasarpur is 754023.

What is the population of Samasarpur?

Samasarpur has a total population of 1,715, including 881 males and 834 females.

How many households are there in Samasarpur?

There are 415 households in Samasarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Samasarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samasarpur is 80.29%. Male literacy is 83.54% and female literacy is 76.86%.