Odasinga - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Odasinga is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kaithada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odasinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odasinga is 412809. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Odasinga

According to the 2011 Census, Odasinga village had a total population of 1,687 people, including 798 males and 889 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.05%, with male literacy at 65.89% and female literacy at 40.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Odasinga

Odasinga 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 Odasinga

Odasinga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Odasinga is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Odasinga is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odasinga

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

Health Facilities in Odasinga

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

FAQs about Odasinga