Ostali - Hemgir, Sundargarh

Ostali is a village situated in the Hemgir tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hemgir and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Hemgir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ostali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ostali is 383562. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 770013 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ostali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ostali

As per Census 2011, Ostali village has a total population of 363 people, consisting of 186 males and 177 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ostali

Ostali 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 Ostali

Ostali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Ostali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ostali is about 49 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 Ostali

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

Health Facilities in Ostali

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

FAQs about Ostali