Indian Village Directory

Samara Village

Samara is an inhabited village in Tushura Tahasil of Balangir district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 420435, the Census 2011 record lists 2,656 people in 729 households and the reported area is 833 hectares. The local references include Samara Gram Panchayat, Gudvella (Tentulikhunti) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balangir at about 29 km.

In short:

Samara is a village in Tushura Tahasil, Balangir district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 420435 and 2,656 people in 729 households.

Village Code420435
Population2,656
Households729
Area833 hectares
Nearest TownBalangir

Detailed village profile

Samara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,656 people, 833 hectares of reported area and Balangir as the nearest town reference for Samara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Balangir
Tahasil Tushura
CD Block Gudvella (Tentulikhunti)
Gram Panchayat Samara
  • Samara falls under Tushura Tahasil in Balangir district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 420435.
  • The record lists 2,656 people living in 729 households.
  • The reported village area is 833 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balangir.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Samara
Census Village Code
420435
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Balangir
District Census Code
393
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Tushura
Sub-district Census Code
03143
CD Block
Gudvella (Tentulikhunti)
Gram Panchayat
Samara
Households
729
Population
2,656
Male Population
1,378
Female Population
1,278
Sex Ratio
927.43
Area
833 hectares
Area
8.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Balangir
Nearest Town Distance
29 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
767030
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 318.85 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.79% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 12.95% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Samara in the official administrative record. Census village code 420435, Samara Gram Panchayat and Gudvella (Tentulikhunti) CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
393
Sub-district Census Code
03143
Village Census Code
420435
CD Block Code
0254
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Gudvella (Tentulikhunti)
Gram Panchayat Name
Samara

Location and Distance

Balangir is the nearest town listed for Samara, about 29 km away. Balangir is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tushura
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Balangir
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balangir
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Balangir
Distance within State/UT
29 km
Nearest Town
Balangir
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
833 hectares
Area
8.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,656 people in 729 households, with 1,378 male residents and 1,278 female residents. The average household size is 3.64, and SC share is 18.79% and ST share is 12.95% for Samara. Population density works out to about 318.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
729
Total Population
2,656
Male Population
1,378
Female Population
1,278
Sex Ratio
927.43
Average Household Size
3.64
SC Population
499
SC Male Population
259
SC Female Population
240
SC Population Share
18.79
ST Population
344
ST Male Population
174
ST Female Population
170
ST Population Share
12.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Samara list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Samara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.87 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Samara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Samara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Samara is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Samara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Pulses, net sown area is 684.23 hectares and irrigated land is 34 hectares (5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sugarcane
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
9.02 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
79.53
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.49 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
34.83 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.82 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.05 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
17.16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
684.23
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
650.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
34.0
Canals Area In Hectares
34 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Samara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Union Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 767030 Balangir Tushura Tushura (Ct) Main Road Tusra Main Road Tusra, Balangir, Odisha, 767030
Union Bank of India CRM 767030 Balangir Tushura Tushura (Ct) Tusuravillageandpost Tusuravillage and Post, Bolangir, Odishatusura, Balangir, Odisha, 767030
State Bank of India ATM 767030 Balangir Tushura Tushura (Ct) Bolangir Tusra, Balangir, Odisha, 767030

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Samara village located?

Samara is in Tushura Tahasil of Balangir district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Samara village in?

Samara village is in Balangir district.

Which state is Samara village in?

Samara village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Samara under?

Samara comes under Tushura Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Samara?

The Census village code of Samara is 420435.

Which Gram Panchayat is Samara under?

Samara is listed under Samara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gudvella (Tentulikhunti).

What is the population of Samara village?

The village record lists 2,656 people and 729 households for Samara.

How many households are in Samara village?

The village record lists 729 households for Samara.

What is the male and female population of Samara?

The record lists 1,378 male residents and 1,278 female residents for Samara.

What is the sex ratio of Samara village?

The sex ratio of Samara is 927.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Samara village?

The reported geographical area of Samara is 833 hectares.

What is the population density of Samara village?

The approximate population density of Samara is 318.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Samara?

The nearest town listed for Samara is Balangir, about 29 km away.

How far is Samara from the district headquarters?

Samara is about 30 km from Balangir, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Samara from the sub-district headquarters?

Samara is about 30 km from Tushura, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Samara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Samara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Samara?

For Samara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Pulses, net sown area is 684.23 hectares and irrigated land is 34 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Samara?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Samara. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.