Ostia - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Ostia is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baghabuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ostia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ostia is 395614. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ostia

According to the 2011 Census, Ostia village had a total population of 365 people, including 156 males and 209 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,340 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.09%, with male literacy at 95.71% and female literacy at 94.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Ostia

Ostia 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 Ostia

Public transport in the Ostia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Ostia is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Ostia is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ostia

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

Health Facilities in Ostia

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

FAQs about Ostia