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

According to the 2011 Census, Oler village had a total population of 778 people, including 377 males and 401 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.84%, with male literacy at 53.44% and female literacy at 23.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 676.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Oler