Osanga - Khaira, Balasore

Osanga is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Similia and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Antara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Osanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Osanga is 394177. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Osanga

According to the 2011 Census, Osanga village had a total population of 1,035 people, including 490 males and 545 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.99%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 66.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Osanga

Osanga 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 Osanga

Osanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Osanga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Osanga is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Osanga

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

Health Facilities in Osanga

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

FAQs about Osanga