Odanga village, Dharmasala block | Pincode 755008

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Odanga is a village in Dharmasala mandal, Jajapur district, Odisha. With a population of 951 across 239 households, it has a literacy rate of 77%.

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AYUSMATI DAS

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LGD code: 401147
Pincode: 755008
Post office: Dharmasala
Population: 951
Households: 239
Literacy rate: 77%
Sex ratio: 977 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 268
Distance to district centre: 62 km
Distance to mandal centre: 55 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 64 km
Distance to Kolkata: 303 km
Nearest railway station: New Garh Madhopur · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Odanga compares

By population, Odanga ranks #57 of 277 villages in Dharmasala mandal.

Literacy rate

77.0%

+6.1% vs mandal average

Odanga: 77.0%
Dharmasala mandal: 70.9%
Jajapur district: 70.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

977

+16 vs mandal average

Odanga: 977
Dharmasala mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.7 vs mandal average

Odanga: 4.0
Dharmasala mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Odanga at a glance

Odanga is a village of 951 people in 239 households (Census 2011) in Dharmasala block, Jajapur district, Odisha, the 57th-largest of 277 villages in Dharmasala block. Literacy is 77%, 6 points above the block average of 71% and the sex ratio is 977 women per 1,000 men. It lies 62 km from the Jajapur district centre, 7 km from New Garh Madhopur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 755008, served by Dharmasala post office; the LGD village code is 401147. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic, 7 km away. The sarpanch is AYUSMATI DAS, and the village votes in Dhenkanal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Krushna Chandra Patra. The population is estimated at 1,121 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Odanga · this village	951	77%	—
Odanga · Agarpada	1,129	69%	0 km N
Barabati · Bolagad	374	77%	1.3 km NE
Barabati · Bolagad	—	—	1.3 km NE
Barabati · Fategarh	1,155	69%	1.3 km NE
Barabati · Bolagad	205	80%	1.3 km NE
Barabati · Dharmasala	1,538	80%	1.3 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Odanga

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAJAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 26
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Barabati
Total area (ha): 91
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 1

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Odanga

LGD code: 401147
Pincode: 755008
Post office: Dharmasala
Population (Census 2011): 951
Population (projected 2026): 1,121
Households: 239
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 977
Literacy rate: 77.0%
Coordinates: 20.79221°N, 86.14304°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AYUSMATI DAS
Block / Mandal: Dharmasala

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jajapur district level

Then & Now

Odanga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

951

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,121

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

239

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

282

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 951Census 2011
Households: 239Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 977 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1212026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2822026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 70.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jajapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jajapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jajapur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Odanga

Mandal centre

Dharmasala · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 54 min by car · 2 h 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jajapur · ≈ 62 km

≈ 2 h 6 min by car · 2 h 30 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar64 kmcapital
Kolkata303 km
Hyderabad889 km
Chennai1060 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNew Garh Madhopur7 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic7 km
ATM / bankC B I BANK PURUNABOUALMAL9 km
Petrol pumpHP11 km
CollegeShri Ramachandra Bhanj Medical College44 km
Police stationMadhupatna Police Station46 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Odanga

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🛕Narayana Gosain TempleTemple2.9 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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Sep

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

Reported by Maktoob.

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Sep

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Jajapur & Odisha

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odishayesterday
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob2 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
odishabarta.com3 days ago
Odisha forms technical team to monitor care of the apes in Nandankanan
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Quick answers

People often ask about Odanga

What is the pincode of Odanga?

The pincode of Odanga, Dharmasala block, Jajapur district, Odisha is 755008. The post office is Dharmasala.

Which post office delivers to Odanga?

Mail for Odanga is delivered through Dharmasala post office, pincode 755008, in Dharmasala block, Jajapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Odanga located?

Odanga is a village in Dharmasala block of Jajapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Odanga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Odanga village has a population of 951 across 239 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Odanga?

The current sarpanch of Odanga gram panchayat is AYUSMATI DAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Odanga in?

Odanga falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Odanga in?

Odanga falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Odanga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Odanga village is 77.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Odanga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Odanga village is 977 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Odanga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Odanga, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Odanga from Jajapur district centre?

Odanga is approximately 62 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jajapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Odanga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Odanga village is 401147.

How big is Odanga compared to other villages in Dharmasala block?

Odanga ranks 57 of 277 villages in Dharmasala block by Census 2011 population (951 residents).

How far is Odanga from Bhubaneswar?

Odanga is about 64 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 84 km.

How far is Odanga from Kolkata?

Odanga is about 303 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 394 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Odanga?

New Garh Madhopur is the nearest railway station to Odanga, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Odanga?

Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Odanga, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Odanga?

C B I BANK PURUNABOUALMAL is the nearest ATM or bank to Odanga, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Odanga?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Odanga, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Odanga?

Odanga falls under Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC 55). The sitting MLA is Krushna Chandra Patra (BJP).

Who is the MP for Odanga?

Odanga is in Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rudra Narayan Pany (BJP).

What is the population of Odanga in 2026?

Odanga is estimated at 1,121 people in 2026, up about 18% from 951 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Odanga in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Odanga in Jajapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Odanga?

AYUSMATI DAS is the sarpanch of Odanga gram panchayat, Dharmasala block. See the sarpanch list of Dharmasala block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)