Samakula

Samakula is a village located in Gop tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Gop (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Sorava is the gram panchayat of Samakula village.

Here you can discover what makes Samakula unique in its vibrant Gop-Puri region. You’ll see Samakula’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 Samakula

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samakula is 409492. The village spans a total geographical area of 153 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752111. Puri is nearest town to Samakula village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Samakula 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 Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Samakula

Population of Samakula

According to the 2011 Census, Samakula has a total population of about 601, with approximately 311 males and 290 females. The sex ratio is around 932 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 168 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.86%, with male literacy at about 85.21% and female literacy near 78.28%. There are around 139 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samakula's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samakula

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

Nearby Villages of Samakula

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

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