Olakana - Mahanga, Cuttack

Olakana is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Haladia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olakana is 399517. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 754207 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Olakana

According to the 2011 Census, Olakana village had a total population of 1,679 people, including 868 males and 811 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.42%, with male literacy at 96.55% and female literacy at 86.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Olakana

Olakana 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 Olakana

Olakana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Olakana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Olakana is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olakana

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

Health Facilities in Olakana

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

FAQs about Olakana