Odasala - Bahanaga, Balasore

Odasala is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Soro and around 19 km from Baleshwar. Odasala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odasala is 393904. The village covers a total geographical area of 311 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Odasala

According to the 2011 Census, Odasala village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 904 males and 822 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.04%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 77.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 806.

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

Nearby Villages of Odasala

Odasala 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 Odasala

Odasala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Odasala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Odasala is about 19 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 Odasala

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

Health Facilities in Odasala

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

FAQs about Odasala