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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Osia village had a total population of 4,624 people, including 2,460 males and 2,164 females, living in 918 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.06%, with male literacy at 63.02% and female literacy at 41.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,708.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Osia