Oolavadi - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Oolavadi is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Oolavadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oolavadi is 624649. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.86 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Oolavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Oolavadi village had a total population of 1,704 people, including 826 males and 878 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.23%, with male literacy at 81.33% and female literacy at 61.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Oolavadi

Oolavadi 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 Oolavadi

Oolavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Oolavadi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Oolavadi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oolavadi

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

Health Facilities in Oolavadi

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

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