Odru - Bhopalpattnam, Bijapur

Odru is a village situated in the Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 125 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalpattanam and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Kerpe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odru is 450680. The village covers a total geographical area of 1967.07 hectares and falls under the 494448 pincode. Bhopalpattanam is the nearest town, located about 125 km away.

Odru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Odru

As per Census 2011, Odru village has a total population of 29 people, consisting of 13 males and 16 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,230 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3 literate and 26 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population291316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291316
Literate Population33-
Illiterate Population261016

Nearby Villages of Odru

Odru 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gunda PuriWest3.15 km
GuttamarkaSouth3.58 km
BadealwadaSouth-West4.53 km
MarkudNorth-East5.77 km
MarlamSouth6.07 km
DokeSouth-East6.08 km
RengawayaEast6.30 km
MarrimadguNorth-East6.78 km
MukabeliSouth7.56 km
AdepalliWest8.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Odru

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Odru. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopalpattanam to Odru is about 125 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Odru is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Odru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Odru

Where is Odru located?

Odru village is located in Bhopalpattnam Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Odru?

The Gram Panchayat of Odru is Kerpe.

What is the pincode of Odru?

The pincode of Odru is 494448.

What is the population of Odru?

Odru has a total population of 29, including 13 males and 16 females.

How many households are there in Odru?

There are 8 households in Odru.