Itapa - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Itapa is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhusan Steel Limited and around 41 km from Dhenkanal. Kusupanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itapa is 402968. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Itapa

According to the 2011 Census, Itapa village had a total population of 335 people, including 179 males and 156 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.29%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 76.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Itapa

Itapa 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 Itapa

Itapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Itapa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Itapa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itapa

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

Health Facilities in Itapa

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

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