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

As per Census 2011, Ostajaganathpur village has a total population of 1,149 people, consisting of 574 males and 575 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 741 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ostajaganathpur are given below:

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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