Odiapali - Puintala, Balangir

Odiapali is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Balangir and around 10 km from Balangir. Atgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odiapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odiapali is 420228. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Odiapali

As per Census 2011, Odiapali village has a total population of 838 people, consisting of 429 males and 409 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 608 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Odiapali

Odiapali 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 Odiapali

Odiapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Odiapali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odiapali

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

Health Facilities in Odiapali

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

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