Odgaon Village - Daundi, Balod

Odgaon is a village situated in the Daundi tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Dondi and around 70 km from Durg. Pendhri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odgaon is 443278. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.8 hectares and falls under the 491228 pincode. Dalli-rajhara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Odgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Odgaon

As per Census 2011, Odgaon village has a total population of 471 people, consisting of 214 males and 257 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,200 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 471 214 257
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 67 35 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) 36 18 18
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 402 177 225
Literate Population 295 147 148
Illiterate Population 176 67 109

Nearby Villages of Odgaon

Odgaon 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
GhotiyaNorth-West2.13 km
PachedaSouth-West2.72 km
PateliSouth-West3.97 km
SinganwahiWest4.23 km
MadiyakattaSouth-West5.53 km
SalheWest5.84 km
HodakasaSouth-West5.84 km
ThemakhurdSouth-West6.12 km
BhimatolaSouth-West6.84 km
KokanWest7.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Odgaon

Odgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalli-rajhara to Odgaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Odgaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Odgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Odgaon

Where is Odgaon located?

Odgaon village is located in Daundi Tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Odgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Odgaon is Pendhri.

What is the pincode of Odgaon?

The pincode of Odgaon is 491228.

What is the population of Odgaon?

Odgaon has a total population of 471, including 214 males and 257 females.

How many households are there in Odgaon?

There are 127 households in Odgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Odgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odgaon is 62.63%. Male literacy is 68.69% and female literacy is 57.59%.