Olhanpur - Marhaura, Saran

Olhanpur is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Olhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olhanpur is 233836. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 841415 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Olhanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Olhanpur

As per Census 2011, Olhanpur village has a total population of 12,025 people, consisting of 6,308 males and 5,717 females. The village has 1,672 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,215 literate and 5,810 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,0256,3085,717
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,2401,1691,071
Scheduled Castes (SC)449232217
Literate Population6,2153,8312,384
Illiterate Population5,8102,4773,333

Nearby Villages of Olhanpur

Olhanpur 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)
SenduariNorth1.29 km
MadhopurNorth-West1.55 km
SuksenaEast1.86 km
ShahbazpurSouth1.93 km
Khaje SaraeSouth-West1.99 km
Chak MakhoSouth-West2.26 km
DealpurNorth-West2.34 km
MaksuspurSouth-West2.53 km
HirmiNorth2.54 km
KalupurSouth-West2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Olhanpur

Olhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paterhi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Olhanpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Olhanpur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Olhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Olhanpur

Where is Olhanpur located?

Olhanpur village is located in Marhaura Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Olhanpur?

Olhanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Olhanpur?

The pincode of Olhanpur is 841415.

What is the population of Olhanpur?

Olhanpur has a total population of 12,025, including 6,308 males and 5,717 females.

How many households are there in Olhanpur?

There are 1,672 households in Olhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Olhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Olhanpur is 51.68%. Male literacy is 60.73% and female literacy is 41.70%.