Odagan - Banapur, Khordha

Odagan is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Deogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odagan is 408343. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Odagan

As per Census 2011, Odagan village has a total population of 1,601 people, consisting of 770 males and 831 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,247 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Odagan

Odagan 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 Odagan

Odagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Odagan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Odagan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odagan

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

Health Facilities in Odagan

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

FAQs about Odagan