Ostara - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Ostara is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Marsaghai and around 42 km from Kendrapara . Teragan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ostara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ostara is 396934. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 754213 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ostara

According to the 2011 Census, Ostara village had a total population of 2,596 people, including 1,291 males and 1,305 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 85.10% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 502, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Ostara

Ostara 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 Ostara

Ostara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Ostara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Ostara is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ostara

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

Health Facilities in Ostara

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

FAQs about Ostara