Odastala - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Odastala is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Sadar and around 11 km from Bhawanipatna. Gundri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odastala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odastala is 423370. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 766002 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Odastala

As per Census 2011, Odastala village has a total population of 119 people, consisting of 63 males and 56 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 55 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Odastala

Odastala 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 Odastala

Odastala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dadpur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Odastala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odastala

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

Health Facilities in Odastala

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

FAQs about Odastala