Sampla - Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Sahib

Sampla is a village situated in the Bassi Pathana tehsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bassi Pathana and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh Sahib. Sampla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sampla is 032546. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 140408 pincode. Bassi Pathana is the nearest town.

Sampla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bassi pathana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sampla

According to the 2011 Census, Sampla village had a total population of 873 people, including 445 males and 428 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 87.62% and female literacy at 74.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373.

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

Nearby Villages of Sampla

Sampla 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 Sampla

Sampla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharar, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Fatehgarh Sahib to Sampla is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sampla

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

Health Facilities in Sampla

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

FAQs about Sampla