Oel

Oel is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 65km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Oel village. As per 2009 stats, Nakrana is the gram panchayat of Oel village.

Here you can discover what makes Oel unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Oel’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Oel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Oel is 019591. The village spans a total geographical area of 217.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174310. Naina Devi is nearest town to Oel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Oel village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Oel

Population of Oel

According to the 2011 Census, Oel has a total population of about 317, with approximately 171 males and 146 females. The sex ratio is around 853 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 62 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.41%, with male literacy at about 73.10% and female literacy near 52.05%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Oel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Oel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Oel. As per the 2011 stats, Oel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Oel

Knowing the nearby villages of Oel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Oel.

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