Samasara - Garadpur, Kendrapara

Samasara is a village situated in the Garadpur tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Patkura and around 18 km from Kendrapara . Patakura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samasara is 396797. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 754228 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Samasara

As per Census 2011, Samasara village has a total population of 1,298 people, consisting of 693 males and 605 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,024 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,298693605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417368
Scheduled Castes (SC)1608476
Literate Population1,024576448
Illiterate Population274117157

Nearby Villages of Samasara

Samasara 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)
AkhuadakhiniEast1.01 km
PatkuraSouth1.02 km
JaganathapurWest1.08 km
OrisbindhaNorth1.14 km
OdangNorth-East1.38 km
MandiaSouth-East1.82 km
NaindipurSouth-West1.95 km
RaghabapurSouth-East1.98 km
AttabuhaNorth-West2.05 km
PahanaWest2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samasara

Public transport in the Samasara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Samasara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Samasara is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samasara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Samasara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Samasara

Where is Samasara located?

Samasara village is located in Garadpur Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samasara?

The Gram Panchayat of Samasara is Patakura.

What is the pincode of Samasara?

The pincode of Samasara is 754228.

What is the population of Samasara?

Samasara has a total population of 1,298, including 693 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Samasara?

There are 324 households in Samasara.

What is the literacy rate in Samasara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samasara is 78.89%. Male literacy is 83.12% and female literacy is 74.05%.