Osian - Astaranga, Puri
Osian is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Alasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Osian village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Osian is 409200. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Osian village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Osian
Osian 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Alasahi | South-West | 0.82 km |
| Patasundarpur | North-West | 1.08 km |
| Petapada | South-East | 1.14 km |
| River Block | East | 1.39 km |
| Athatira | South-West | 1.70 km |
| Dihabeghari | South | 1.84 km |
| Nagar | South-East | 2.26 km |
| Beghari | South | 2.78 km |
| Dakhinapantal | South-East | 3.04 km |
| Alangapur | South-West | 3.12 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Osian
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Osian. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Osian is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Osian is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Osian
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Osian village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Osian
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Osian village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Osian
Where is Osian located?
Osian village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Osian?
The Gram Panchayat of Osian is Alasahi.
What is the pincode of Osian?
The pincode of Osian is 752119.