Ostapanga - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Ostapanga is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Pandapara and around 30 km from Kendujhar. Baxibarigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ostapanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ostapanga is 386517. The village covers a total geographical area of 584 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ostapanga

According to the 2011 Census, Ostapanga village had a total population of 1,100 people, including 532 males and 568 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.53%, with male literacy at 84.98% and female literacy at 57.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,017.

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

Nearby Villages of Ostapanga

Ostapanga 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 Ostapanga

Ostapanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Ostapanga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ostapanga is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ostapanga

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

Health Facilities in Ostapanga

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

FAQs about Ostapanga