Ostajaganathpur - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Ostajaganathpur is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Patapur and around 57 km from Chatrapur. Radhadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ostajaganathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ostajaganathpur is 412432. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ostajaganathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ostajaganathpur village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 574 males and 575 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.84%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 61.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while 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 Ostajaganathpur

Ostajaganathpur 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 Ostajaganathpur

Ostajaganathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Ostajaganathpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ostajaganathpur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ostajaganathpur

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

Health Facilities in Ostajaganathpur

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

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