Samudram - Edappadi, Salem

Samudram is a village situated in the Edappadi taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Edappadi and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Samudram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samudram is 633897. The village covers a total geographical area of 992.32 hectares and falls under the 636306 pincode. Konganapuram is the nearest town.

Samudram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Edappadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Salem Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samudram

According to the 2011 Census, Samudram village had a total population of 5,515 people, including 2,957 males and 2,558 females, living in 1,421 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.51%, with male literacy at 67.47% and female literacy at 45.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 534.

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

Nearby Villages of Samudram

Samudram 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 Samudram

Samudram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tolasampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Samudram is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samudram

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

Health Facilities in Samudram

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

FAQs about Samudram