Odanai - Kodala, Ganjam

Odanai is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Mardakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odanai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odanai is 411716. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 761032 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Odanai

According to the 2011 Census, Odanai village had a total population of 1,287 people, including 697 males and 590 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.41%, with male literacy at 79.87% and female literacy at 56.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Odanai

Odanai 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 Odanai

Odanai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Odanai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Odanai is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odanai

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

Health Facilities in Odanai

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

FAQs about Odanai