Oshala - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Oshala is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Korai and around 30 km from Jajapur . Makandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oshala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oshala is 400718. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Oshala

According to the 2011 Census, Oshala village had a total population of 1,065 people, including 537 males and 528 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.71%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 83.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Oshala

Oshala 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 Oshala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Oshala. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Oshala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Oshala is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oshala

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

Health Facilities in Oshala

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

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