Odal - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal

Odal is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from Lansdowne and around 73 km from Pauri. Odal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odal is 047381. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.26 hectares and falls under the 246128 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Odal

As per Census 2011, Odal village has a total population of 185 people, consisting of 84 males and 101 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 1,202 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 40 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population18584101
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21615
Literate Population1457867
Illiterate Population40634

Nearby Villages of Odal

Odal 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)
Janda Laga SariSouth0.96 km
KotiSouth-East1.13 km
ManjinSouth-West1.38 km
DudaliNorth-East1.40 km
Kanda Laga KotiSouth1.44 km
SoliyaNorth1.72 km
KharetiWest1.74 km
Topiyal GaonSouth-East1.80 km
RanihatSouth1.84 km
Math GaonNorth-West2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Odal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Odal. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Odal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Odal is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Odal

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

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

FAQs about Odal

Where is Odal located?

Odal village is located in Lansdowne Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Odal?

Odal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Odal?

The pincode of Odal is 246128.

What is the population of Odal?

Odal has a total population of 185, including 84 males and 101 females.

How many households are there in Odal?

There are 46 households in Odal.

What is the literacy rate in Odal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odal is 78.38%. Male literacy is 92.86% and female literacy is 66.34%.