Ohar - Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Ohar is a village situated in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Aurangabad and around 8 km from Aurangabad. Ohar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ohar is 548767. The village covers a total geographical area of 1511.82 hectares and falls under the 431008 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ohar

According to the 2011 Census, Ohar village had a total population of 2,631 people, including 1,383 males and 1,248 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.75%, with male literacy at 82.32% and female literacy at 62.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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 Population2,6311,3831,248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)433246187
Scheduled Castes (SC)548274274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1849787
Literate Population1,599936663
Illiterate Population1,032447585

Nearby Villages of Ohar

Ohar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gavadari TandaWest1.83 km
IslampurwadiSouth2.66 km
AshrafpurSouth-East2.81 km
DhopateshwarNorth-West2.84 km
BhikapurNorth-East3.25 km
NaigaonNorth-East3.90 km
JatwadaSouth-West4.75 km
TuljapurEast5.16 km
Rahalpatti TandaWest5.23 km
GhodegaonNorth-West5.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ohar

Ohar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aurangabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Ohar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ohar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ohar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ohar

Where is Ohar located?

Ohar village is located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ohar?

Ohar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ohar?

The pincode of Ohar is 431008.

What is the population of Ohar?

Ohar had a total population of 2,631, including 1,383 males and 1,248 females.

How many households are there in Ohar?

Ohar had 499 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ohar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ohar was 72.75%. Male literacy was 82.32% and female literacy was 62.49%.