Samsingha - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Samsingha is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kadaligarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samsingha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samsingha is 382497. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Samsingha

As per Census 2011, Samsingha village has a total population of 768 people, consisting of 393 males and 375 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 524 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 342 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samsingha

Samsingha 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 Samsingha

Samsingha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Samsingha is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Samsingha is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samsingha

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

Health Facilities in Samsingha

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

FAQs about Samsingha