Samardari - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Samardari is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Badpuranapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samardari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samardari is 384847. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Samardari

According to the 2011 Census, Samardari village had a total population of 426 people, including 207 males and 219 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.62%, with male literacy at 75.98% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Samardari

Samardari 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 Samardari

Samardari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Samardari is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Samardari is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samardari

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

Health Facilities in Samardari

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

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