Oupada - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Oupada is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Oupada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oupada is 396345. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 754217 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Oupada

According to the 2011 Census, Oupada village had a total population of 1,874 people, including 877 males and 997 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.98%, with male literacy at 93.74% and female literacy at 77.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Oupada

Oupada 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 Oupada

Oupada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Oupada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Oupada 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 Oupada

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

Health Facilities in Oupada

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

FAQs about Oupada