Samana - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Samana is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Nandipada and around 110 km from Kendujhar. Samana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samana is 387230. The village covers a total geographical area of 392 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Samana

As per Census 2011, Samana village has a total population of 1,568 people, consisting of 831 males and 737 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,286 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 533 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samana

Samana 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 Samana

Samana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Samana is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Samana is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samana

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

Health Facilities in Samana

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

FAQs about Samana