Odiya - Thankhamariya, Bemetara

Odiya is a village situated in the Thankhamariya tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Thanakhamria and around 100 km from Durg. Odia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odiya is 442176. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.21 hectares and falls under the 491335 pincode. Than-khamharia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Odiya

According to the 2011 Census, Odiya village had a total population of 1,360 people, including 675 males and 685 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.82%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 55.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 523, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Odiya

Odiya 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 Odiya

Odiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Than-khamharia to Odiya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Odiya is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odiya

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

Health Facilities in Odiya

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

FAQs about Odiya