Samal

Samal is a village located in Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Bhuban (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Gada Nrusingha Prasad is the gram panchayat of Samal village.

Here you can discover what makes Samal unique in its vibrant Bhuban-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Samal’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 Samal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samal is 402558. The village spans a total geographical area of 262 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759017. Bhuban is nearest town to Samal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Samal 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 Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Samal

Population of Samal

According to the 2011 Census, Samal has a total population of about 541, with approximately 255 males and 286 females. The sex ratio is around 1121 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.53%, with male literacy at about 81.57% and female literacy near 62.59%. There are around 109 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samal

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

Nearby Villages of Samal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Samal