Oler - Chhindgarh, Sukma

Oler is a village situated in the Chhindgarh tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Chhindgarh and around 132 km from Dantewada. Oler village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oler is 450577. The village covers a total geographical area of 733.07 hectares and falls under the 494115 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 119 km away.

Oler village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Oler

As per Census 2011, Oler village has a total population of 778 people, consisting of 377 males and 401 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 252 literate and 526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 676 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population778377401
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125755
Scheduled Tribes (ST)676326350
Literate Population25217181
Illiterate Population526206320

Nearby Villages of Oler

Oler 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)
SitapalSouth-West2.79 km
KikirpalNorth-West3.58 km
JangampalWest4.81 km
TumakpalNorth-West6.35 km
NetanarWest6.96 km
MundwalNorth7.29 km
GummaSouth-West7.48 km
PuspalNorth-West8.55 km
KindarwadaNorth-West8.71 km
TalnarWest8.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Oler

Oler is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumar Sadra, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Jagdalpur to Oler is about 119 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Oler is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oler

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Oler

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Oler

Where is Oler located?

Oler village is located in Chhindgarh Tehsil, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Oler?

Oler is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Oler?

The pincode of Oler is 494115.

What is the population of Oler?

Oler has a total population of 778, including 377 males and 401 females.

How many households are there in Oler?

There are 169 households in Oler.

What is the literacy rate in Oler?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Oler is 32.39%. Male literacy is 45.36% and female literacy is 20.20%.