Odarha - Rajatalab, Varanasi

Odarha is a village situated in the Rajatalab tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Varanasi and around 32 km from Varanasi. Odaraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odarha is 209047. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.19 hectares and falls under the 221403 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Odarha

As per Census 2011, Odarha village has a total population of 1,096 people, consisting of 592 males and 504 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 792 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 728 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,096592504
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065551
Scheduled Castes (SC)728395333
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population792499293
Illiterate Population30493211

Nearby Villages of Odarha

Odarha 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)
PatereNorth0.94 km
BanauliSouth1.03 km
IsharwarSouth-East1.33 km
Bara DihWest1.49 km
DubepurSouth1.85 km
ShekhanipurNorth-East1.95 km
GajapurNorth2.01 km
PiyarpurNorth2.04 km
RaghunathpurSouth-West2.06 km
BajardeehNorth-West2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Odarha

Odarha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Odarha is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odarha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Odarha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Odarha

Where is Odarha located?

Odarha village is located in Rajatalab Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Odarha?

The Gram Panchayat of Odarha is Odaraha.

What is the pincode of Odarha?

The pincode of Odarha is 221403.

What is the population of Odarha?

Odarha has a total population of 1,096, including 592 males and 504 females.

How many households are there in Odarha?

There are 163 households in Odarha.

What is the literacy rate in Odarha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odarha is 72.26%. Male literacy is 84.29% and female literacy is 58.13%.