Odakhanda - Balipatna, Khordha

Odakhanda is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kurunjipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odakhanda is 407691. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Odakhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Odakhanda village had a total population of 757 people, including 379 males and 378 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.56%, with male literacy at 91.79% and female literacy at 83.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Odakhanda

Odakhanda 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 Odakhanda

Odakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Odakhanda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Odakhanda is about 27 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 Odakhanda

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

Health Facilities in Odakhanda

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

FAQs about Odakhanda