Samkula

Samkula is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Talapada is the gram panchayat of Samkula village.

Here you can discover what makes Samkula unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Samkula’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Samkula

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samkula is 390702. The village spans a total geographical area of 65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757026. Baripada is nearest town to Samkula village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 41km away.

When it comes to local governance, Samkula village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Samkula

Population of Samkula

According to the 2011 Census, Samkula has a total population of about 258, with approximately 129 males and 129 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.91%, with male literacy at about 86.05% and female literacy near 69.77%. There are around 60 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samkula's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samkula

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Samkula. As per the 2011 stats, Samkula had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Samkula

Knowing the nearby villages of Samkula helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Samkula.

Frequently Asked Questions about Samkula