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
As per Census 2011, Olvan village has a total population of 2,606 people, consisting of 1,314 males and 1,292 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 414 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,465 literate and 1,141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Olvan are given below:
| 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 |
| 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 has a total population of 2,606, including 1,314 males and 1,292 females.
How many households are there in Olvan?
There are 461 households in Olvan.
What is the literacy rate in Olvan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Olvan is 56.22%. Male literacy is 65.83% and female literacy is 46.44%.