Samal - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Samal is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gada Nrusingha Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samal is 402558. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Samal

According to the 2011 Census, Samal village had a total population of 541 people, including 255 males and 286 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.65%, with male literacy at 90.83% and female literacy at 73.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Samal

Samal 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 Samal

Samal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Samal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Samal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samal

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

Health Facilities in Samal

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

FAQs about Samal