Sampur - Bolagad, Khordha

Sampur is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Khanguria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sampur is 407027. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sampur

As per Census 2011, Sampur village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 359 males and 346 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 525 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population705359346
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874641
Scheduled Castes (SC)1104961
Literate Population525287238
Illiterate Population18072108

Nearby Villages of Sampur

Sampur 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)
NilakanthapurEast0.72 km
SikharapadaWest0.94 km
JodapadaEast1.11 km
NagapalliNorth1.51 km
PaikasahiSouth-West2.04 km
PaichhabasantapurNorth-West2.20 km
KhanguriaSouth-East2.25 km
KumariSouth-West2.33 km
GobindapurSouth2.36 km
KasiaNorth2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sampur

Sampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Sampur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sampur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sampur

Where is Sampur located?

Sampur village is located in Bolagad Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sampur is Khanguria.

What is the pincode of Sampur?

The pincode of Sampur is 752066.

What is the population of Sampur?

Sampur has a total population of 705, including 359 males and 346 females.

How many households are there in Sampur?

There are 178 households in Sampur.

What is the literacy rate in Sampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sampur is 74.47%. Male literacy is 79.94% and female literacy is 68.79%.