Samatangi - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Samatangi is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kadua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samatangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samatangi is 402385. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Samatangi 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 Samatangi

According to the 2011 Census, Samatangi village had a total population of 1,448 people, including 738 males and 710 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.55%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 72.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 498, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Samatangi

Samatangi 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 Samatangi

Samatangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hindol Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Samatangi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Samatangi is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samatangi

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

Health Facilities in Samatangi

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

FAQs about Samatangi