Olatpur - Kantapada, Cuttack

Olatpur is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Olatapur and around 20 km from Cuttack. Kantapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olatpur is 400250. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 754010 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Olatpur

As per Census 2011, Olatpur village has a total population of 1,126 people, consisting of 533 males and 593 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,022 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 471 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Olatpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Olatpur

Olatpur 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 Olatpur

Olatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bani Bihar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Olatpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Olatpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olatpur

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

Health Facilities in Olatpur

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

FAQs about Olatpur