Olaga - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Olaga is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Dhusuri and around 32 km from Bhadrak. Olaga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olaga is 395302. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 756138 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Olaga

According to the 2011 Census, Olaga village had a total population of 2,079 people, including 1,057 males and 1,022 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.76%, with male literacy at 92.58% and female literacy at 80.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 747, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Olaga

Olaga 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 Olaga

Olaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Olaga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Olaga is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olaga

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

Health Facilities in Olaga

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

FAQs about Olaga