Osia - Safipur, Unnao

Osia is a village situated in the Safipur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Safipur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Osia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Osia is 141508. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.83 hectares and falls under the 209871 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Osia

As per Census 2011, Osia village has a total population of 4,624 people, consisting of 2,460 males and 2,164 females. The village has 918 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 736 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,063 literate and 2,561 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,708 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6242,4602,164
Child Population (0–6 yrs)736359377
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,708893815
Literate Population2,0631,324739
Illiterate Population2,5611,1361,425

Nearby Villages of Osia

Osia 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Atwa Mohal OsiaSouth-East1.32 km
DakauliWest1.59 km
GurdhariNorth1.82 km
Dayal GarhiNorth-West2.10 km
Habeeb NagarNorth-East2.11 km
Raheema BadEast2.13 km
AjgawanNorth-West2.15 km
PikhiSouth2.17 km
KhijrabadSouth2.30 km
Mawae LalSouth-East2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Osia

Osia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Safipur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Osia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Osia is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Osia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Osia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Osia

Where is Osia located?

Osia village is located in Safipur Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Osia?

Osia is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Osia?

The pincode of Osia is 209871.

What is the population of Osia?

Osia has a total population of 4,624, including 2,460 males and 2,164 females.

How many households are there in Osia?

There are 918 households in Osia.

What is the literacy rate in Osia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Osia is 44.62%. Male literacy is 53.82% and female literacy is 34.15%.