Ostapal

Ostapal is a village located in Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 55km away from sub-district headquarter Dhenkanal Sadar (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Ghatipiri is the gram panchayat of Ostapal village.

Here you can discover what makes Ostapal unique in its vibrant Dhenkanal Sadar-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Ostapal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ostapal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ostapal is 403340. The village spans a total geographical area of 427 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759015. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Ostapal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ostapal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ostapal

Population of Ostapal

According to the 2011 Census, Ostapal has a total population of about 1,779, with approximately 919 males and 860 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 236 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 227 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 225. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.01%, with male literacy at about 56.15% and female literacy near 49.65%. There are around 422 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ostapal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ostapal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ostapal. As per the 2011 stats, Ostapal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ostapal

Knowing the nearby villages of Ostapal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ostapal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ostapal