Odgaon - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Odgaon is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from Barkot and around 135 km from Uttarkashi. Odgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odgaon is 040447. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.38 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Odgaon 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 Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Odgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Odgaon village had a total population of 193 people, including 88 males and 105 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,193 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 89.71% and female literacy at 54.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Odgaon

Odgaon 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 Odgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Odgaon. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Odgaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Odgaon is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odgaon

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

Health Facilities in Odgaon

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

FAQs about Odgaon