Samal - Banapur, Khordha
Samal is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Narendrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Samal is 408461. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 2 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 Chilika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Birudi | South | 0.68 km |
| Ankulapadar | West | 0.72 km |
| Jhadeswar | South-West | 0.83 km |
| Narendrapur | West | 1.37 km |
| Thekuapalli | North-East | 1.39 km |
| Bikramapur Shasan | South | 1.39 km |
| Torasingha | North | 1.49 km |
| Muktapur | South-East | 1.58 km |
| Kolathadihi | North-West | 2.23 km |
| Matiapokhari | West | 2.39 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Samal
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Samal. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Samal is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Samal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Samal
Where is Samal located?
Samal village is located in Banapur Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Samal?
The Gram Panchayat of Samal is Narendrapur.
What is the pincode of Samal?
The pincode of Samal is 752031.