Odal Chota - Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal

Odal Chota is a village situated in the Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from Satpuli and around 55 km from Pauri Garhwal. Odal Bada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odal Chota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odal Chota is 047758. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.54 hectares and falls under the 246172 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Odal Chota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Odal Chota

According to the 2011 Census, Odal Chota village had a total population of 310 people, including 164 males and 146 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.34%, with male literacy at 96.58% and female literacy at 85.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Odal Chota

Odal Chota 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 Odal Chota

Odal Chota is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Odal Chota is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri Garhwal to Odal Chota is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odal Chota

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

Health Facilities in Odal Chota

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 Chota village are given below:

FAQs about Odal Chota