Samantasingharpur - Chilika, Khordha

Samantasingharpur is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Balugaon and around 75 km from Khordha . Ankula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samantasingharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samantasingharpur is 408209. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Samantasingharpur 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.

Population of Samantasingharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Samantasingharpur village had a total population of 702 people, including 362 males and 340 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.63%, with male literacy at 92.74% and female literacy at 76.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Samantasingharpur

Samantasingharpur 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 Samantasingharpur

Samantasingharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Samantasingharpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Samantasingharpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samantasingharpur

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

Health Facilities in Samantasingharpur

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

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