Ostapur - Astaranga, Puri

Ostapur is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Kakatpur and around 60 km from Puri. Naiguan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ostapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ostapur is 409117. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ostapur 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.

Population of Ostapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ostapur village had a total population of 892 people, including 418 males and 474 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.42%, with male literacy at 89.30% and female literacy at 68.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Ostapur

Ostapur 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 Ostapur

Ostapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Ostapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Ostapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ostapur

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

Health Facilities in Ostapur

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

FAQs about Ostapur