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

As per Census 2011, Ostara village has a total population of 2,596 people, consisting of 1,291 males and 1,305 females. The village has 591 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,844 literate and 752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 502 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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