Samagol - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Samagol is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Gopikuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samagol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samagol is 397213. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Samagol

According to the 2011 Census, Samagol village had a total population of 2,021 people, including 1,030 males and 991 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.97%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 80.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Samagol

Samagol 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 Samagol

Samagol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Samagol is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Samagol is about 42 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 Samagol

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

Health Facilities in Samagol

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

FAQs about Samagol