Odhangi - Pen, Raigad

Odhangi is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Pen and around 32 km from Alibag. Washi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odhangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odhangi is 553834. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Odhangi

As per Census 2011, Odhangi village has a total population of 796 people, consisting of 391 males and 405 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 735 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population796391405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553025
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population735359376
Illiterate Population613229

Nearby Villages of Odhangi

Odhangi 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)
DhondpadaSouth-East1.40 km
BorzeNorth1.69 km
ShinganvatSouth2.07 km
DivNorth-West2.26 km
KoproliNorth-East2.38 km
UchedeSouth-East2.57 km
WadhavNorth-West2.66 km
BorweSouth-West2.67 km
WashiWest2.68 km
BoriSouth-West2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Odhangi

Odhangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Odhangi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Odhangi is about 32 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 Odhangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Odhangi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Odhangi

Where is Odhangi located?

Odhangi village is located in Pen Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Odhangi?

The Gram Panchayat of Odhangi is Washi.

What is the pincode of Odhangi?

The pincode of Odhangi is 402107.

What is the population of Odhangi?

Odhangi has a total population of 796, including 391 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Odhangi?

There are 189 households in Odhangi.

What is the literacy rate in Odhangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odhangi is 92.34%. Male literacy is 91.82% and female literacy is 92.84%.