Odars - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Odars is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 85 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Thik serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odars village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odars is 044222. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.08 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Odars 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 Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Odars

According to the 2011 Census, Odars village had a total population of 73 people, including 34 males and 39 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 1,147 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.69%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 69.44%.

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

Nearby Villages of Odars

Odars 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 Odars

Odars is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Odars is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Odars is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odars

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

Health Facilities in Odars

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

FAQs about Odars