Odekera - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Odekera village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 583 males and 586 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.12%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 66.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

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