Oskapali - Kishorenagar, Angul

Oskapali is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Kishorenagar and around 80 km from Anugul . Osakapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oskapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oskapali is 404665. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Oskapali

As per Census 2011, Oskapali village has a total population of 485 people, consisting of 239 males and 246 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 388 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Oskapali

Oskapali 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 Oskapali

Public transport in the Oskapali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Oskapali is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Oskapali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oskapali

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

Health Facilities in Oskapali

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

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