Odanga

Odanga is a village located in Dharmasala tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Dharmasala (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Barabati is the gram panchayat of Odanga village.

Here you can discover what makes Odanga unique in its vibrant Dharmasala-Jajapur region. You’ll see Odanga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Odanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Odanga is 401147. The village spans a total geographical area of 91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755008. Jajapur is nearest town to Odanga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Odanga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharmasala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Odanga

Population of Odanga

According to the 2011 Census, Odanga has a total population of about 951, with approximately 481 males and 470 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 299 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.97%, with male literacy at about 79.83% and female literacy near 74.04%. There are around 239 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Odanga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Odanga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Odanga. As per the 2011 stats, Odanga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Odanga

Knowing the nearby villages of Odanga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Odanga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Odanga