Ostapada - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Ostapada is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Jankia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ostapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ostapada is 406893. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ostapada

According to the 2011 Census, Ostapada village had a total population of 724 people, including 358 males and 366 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.52%, with male literacy at 90.74% and female literacy at 80.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Ostapada

Ostapada 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 Ostapada

Public transport in the Ostapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Ostapada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Ostapada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ostapada

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

Health Facilities in Ostapada

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

FAQs about Ostapada