Olamba - Khategaon, Dewas

Olamba is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Olamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olamba is 474242. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.47 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Olamba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Olamba

According to the 2011 Census, Olamba village had a total population of 540 people, including 285 males and 255 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.60%, with male literacy at 77.18% and female literacy at 57.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Olamba

Olamba 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 Olamba

Olamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Olamba is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Olamba is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olamba

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

Health Facilities in Olamba

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

FAQs about Olamba