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

According to the 2011 Census, Odanga village had a total population of 1,129 people, including 591 males and 538 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.75%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 69.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

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