Odanga - Bonth, Bhadrak

Odanga is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Agarpada and around 15 km from Bhadrak. Odanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odanga is 394340. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 756115 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Odanga

As per Census 2011, Odanga village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 591 males and 538 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 780 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 406 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Odanga

Odanga 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 Odanga

Odanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Odanga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Odanga is about 15 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 Odanga

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

Health Facilities in Odanga

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

FAQs about Odanga