Osam - Patratu, Ramgarh

Osam is a village situated in the Patratu subdivision of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patratu and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Ramgarh. Hafuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Osam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Osam is 368950. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 829119 pincode.

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

Population of Osam

According to the 2011 Census, Osam village had a total population of 321 people, including 168 males and 153 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.45%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 46.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Osam

Osam 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 Osam

Osam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tokisud, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramgarh to Osam is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Osam

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

Health Facilities in Osam

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

FAQs about Osam