Odhana - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Odhana is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Marthapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odhana is 402612. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 759023 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Odhana

As per Census 2011, Odhana village has a total population of 1,009 people, consisting of 525 males and 484 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 594 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Odhana

Odhana 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 Odhana

Public transport in the Odhana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Odhana is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Odhana is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odhana

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

Health Facilities in Odhana

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

FAQs about Odhana