Odiapentha - Narayanpatana, Koraput

Odiapentha is a village situated in the Narayanpatana tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narayanpatana and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Narayanapatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odiapentha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odiapentha is 428576. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 764014 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Odiapentha

As per Census 2011, Odiapentha village has a total population of 237 people, consisting of 112 males and 125 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,116 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 46 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 234 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population237112125
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502030
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)234109125
Literate Population46397
Illiterate Population19173118

Nearby Villages of Odiapentha

Odiapentha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Odiapentha

Odiapentha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Odiapentha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Odiapentha is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odiapentha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Odiapentha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Odiapentha

Where is Odiapentha located?

Odiapentha village is located in Narayanpatana Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Odiapentha?

The Gram Panchayat of Odiapentha is Narayanapatna.

What is the pincode of Odiapentha?

The pincode of Odiapentha is 764014.

What is the population of Odiapentha?

Odiapentha has a total population of 237, including 112 males and 125 females.

How many households are there in Odiapentha?

There are 51 households in Odiapentha.

What is the literacy rate in Odiapentha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odiapentha is 19.41%. Male literacy is 34.82% and female literacy is 5.60%.