Olvan - Una, Gir Somnath
Olvan is a village situated in the Una taluka of Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 15 km from Una and around 168 km from Junagadh. Olvan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Olvan is 515357. The village covers a total geographical area of 965.32 hectares and falls under the 362510 pincode. Una is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Olvan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Una Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Junagadh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Olvan
According to the 2011 Census, Olvan village had a total population of 2,606 people, including 1,314 males and 1,292 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.83%, with male literacy at 78.71% and female literacy at 54.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,606 | 1,314 | 1,292 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 414 | 215 | 199 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 365 | 182 | 183 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,465 | 865 | 600 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,141 | 449 | 692 |
Nearby Villages of Olvan
Olvan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Olvan
Public transport in the Olvan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Olvan.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Una to Olvan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Olvan is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Olvan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Olvan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Olvan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Olvan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Olvan
Where is Olvan located?
Olvan village is located in Una Taluka, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Olvan?
Olvan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Olvan?
The pincode of Olvan is 362510.
What is the population of Olvan?
Olvan had a total population of 2,606, including 1,314 males and 1,292 females.
How many households are there in Olvan?
Olvan had 461 households.
What is the literacy rate in Olvan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Olvan was 66.83%. Male literacy was 78.71% and female literacy was 54.89%.