Olanda - Kaniha, Angul

Olanda is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Rengali Damsite and around 90 km from Anugul . Kulumo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olanda is 403703. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 759105 pincode. Rengali is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Olanda

According to the 2011 Census, Olanda village had a total population of 956 people, including 498 males and 458 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.65%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 69.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Olanda

Olanda 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 Olanda

Olanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rengali to Olanda is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Olanda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olanda

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

Health Facilities in Olanda

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

FAQs about Olanda