Odekera Village - Pusour, Raigarh

Odekera is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ondekera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odekera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odekera is 435082. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.91 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Odekera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Odekera

As per Census 2011, Odekera village has a total population of 1,169 people, consisting of 583 males and 586 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 802 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 297 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Odekera

Odekera 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 Odekera

Odekera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Odekera is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Odekera is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odekera

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

Health Facilities in Odekera

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

FAQs about Odekera