Odasamul - Kakatpur, Puri

Odasamul is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Konark and around 41 km from Puri. Abadan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odasamul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odasamul is 409351. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Odasamul 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 Odasamul

As per Census 2011, Odasamul village has a total population of 253 people, consisting of 126 males and 127 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 199 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Odasamul

Odasamul 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 Odasamul

Odasamul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Odasamul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Odasamul is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odasamul

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

Health Facilities in Odasamul

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

FAQs about Odasamul