Origaon - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Origaon is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mathakargola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Origaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Origaon is 402359. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Origaon 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 Origaon

According to the 2011 Census, Origaon village had a total population of 771 people, including 409 males and 362 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.13%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 75.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Origaon

Origaon 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 Origaon

Origaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Origaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Origaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Origaon

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

Health Facilities in Origaon

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

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