Odgaon - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Odgaon village had a total population of 471 people, including 214 males and 257 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,201 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.02%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 65.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Odgaon