Ostapal Village Overview
Ostapal is a village in Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It lies about 10 km from Hindol tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Dhenkanal district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nuabag is the Gram Panchayat for Ostapal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ostapal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ostapal is 403073. The village covers a geographical area of 68 hectares and has a pincode of 759021. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Location Map of Ostapal
Population & Demographics of Ostapal
This section provides population and demographic details of Ostapal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 341 | 180 | 161 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 52 | 26 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 139 | 87 | 52 |
| Illiterate Population | 202 | 93 | 109 |
Key population details of Ostapal village are given below:
- Ostapal village is a small village with a total population of around 341, including approximately 180 males and 161 females, with a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Ostapal village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 40.76%.
- There are around 75 households in Ostapal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ostapal
Transport facilities help residents of Ostapal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ostapal
The following villages are located close to Ostapal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ostapal
- Where is Ostapal located?
- Ostapal village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ostapal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ostapal is Nuabag (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ostapal?
- The pincode of Ostapal is 759021.
- What is the population of Ostapal?
- Ostapal has a total population of 341, including 180 males and 161 females.
- How many households are there in Ostapal?
- There are 75 households in Ostapal.
- What is the literacy rate in Ostapal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ostapal is 40.76%. Male literacy is 48.33% and female literacy is 32.30%.